covet
/ˈkʌvɪt/verb
To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
Example sentence
- “He coveted his sister's wealth.”
Featured as word of the day on July 9, 2028.
Related words
covetousExtremely keen or desirous, especially to obtain and possess something belonging to someone else; avaricious.covertA hiding place.cowardlyShowing cowardice; lacking in courage; weakly fearful.cousinWhen used without a qualifying word: the child of a person's parent's brother (that is, an uncle) or sister (an aunt); a cousin-german, a first cousin.cowerTo crouch or cringe, or to avoid or shy away from something, in fear.courteousShowing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.