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covet

/ˈkʌvɪt/
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Covet means to desire something strongly, often with a sense of longing or envy. It implies a strong wish for something that belongs to someone else, which can lead to negative emotions like jealousy.

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"covet" as verb

1 - To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.

2 - To long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden).

3 - To yearn; to have or indulge an inordinate desire, especially for another's possession.

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Synonyms
1 - desire
2 - crave
3 - lust
4 - yearn
5 - thirst
6 - hanker
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Antonyms
1 - content
2 - satisfy
3 - fulfill
4 - possess
5 - have
6 - own
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