covet

verb
UK: /ˈkʌv.ɪt/
US: /ˈkʌv.ət/

  1. To want something very much, especially something that belongs to someone else.

    1. I covet her new car, it's so fast and shiny.
    2. He coveted his brother's success, which led to a lot of arguments between them.

  2. To feel strong envy of.

    1. They covet his fame and fortune, wishing they were as successful.
    2. Many people covet the relaxed lifestyle of those living on a tropical island.

Synonyms

envy desire yearn crave
covet noun

  1. A strong desire to have something that someone else has.

    1. His covet for money was insatiable.
    2. The covet of power consumed him, leading him down a dark path.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "covet" in English means: To want something very much, especially something that belongs to someone else., To feel strong envy of..

The phonetic transcription of "covet" is /ˈkʌv.ɪt/ in British English and /ˈkʌv.ət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "covet": envy, desire, yearn, crave.

Example usage of "covet": "I covet her new car, it's so fast and shiny.". More examples on the page.