Meaning Of The Word Covet

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What's The Definition Of Covet?

covet
verb: If you covet something, you strongly want to have it for yourself.

covet in American English
to want ardently (esp., something that another person has); long for with envy
intransitive verb: to have an inordinate or wrongful desire
transitive verb: to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others

covet in British English
verb: to wish, long, or crave for (something, esp the property of another person)

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