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covet

cov·et

covet

 
 
pronunciation:
kuh viht
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Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: verb
inflections: covets, coveting, coveted
definition: to wish to have very much; envy.
He coveted his friend's new computer.
similar words:
envy
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derivations: covetable (adj.), coveter (n.)