covet — to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌvɪt/
Korean meaning: 갈망하다, 탐내다 (특히 남의 것을)
Korean pronunciation: **커**빗
Example Sentences
- My cat covets my tuna sandwich every lunch time.
- Students often covet their teacher's ability to take naps during meetings.
- He coveted the CEO position for years before finally achieving it.
covet
VERB//ˈkʌvɪt//
to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others
A woman covets the expensive diamond necklace of another customer
Though rivet by desire, he finds strength to pivot!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'coveitier' meaning 'to desire eagerly,' which came from Latin 'cupiditas' (desire/greed). This word appears in the Bible's Ten Commandments as 'thou shalt not covet.'
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📝Examples
“My cat covets my tuna sandwich every lunch time.”
“Students often covet their teacher's ability to take naps during meetings.”
“He coveted the CEO position for years before finally achieving it.”
“Don't covet what others have; appreciate what you possess.”
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