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/
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
He couldn't stop staring — he began to covet his neighbor's brand new sports car.
Though rivet by desire, he finds strength to pivot!
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🎤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.'
Breakdown
covet- (from Latin cupere meaning 'to desire') + no clear prefix or suffix, the word evolved as a whole through French
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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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