July 9, 2028
covet
/ˈkʌvɪt/verb
To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
Example sentence
- “He coveted his sister's wealth.”
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.