Covet — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈkə-vət/ cov·et

Meaning & Definition of Covet

Covet (verb)

  1. to wish for earnestly
  2. to desire (what belongs to another) inordinately or culpably
  3. to feel inordinate desire for what belongs to another

Covet (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy

    "I've been coveting that sleek sports car in the showroom for some time now"

    similar: ache (for), crave, desiderate, desire, die (for), hanker (for or after), hunger (for), itch (for), jones (for) (slang), long (for), lust (for or after), pant (after), pine (for), repine (for), salivate (for), sigh (for), thirst (for), want, wish (for), yearn (for), yen (for), set one's heart on
    related: spoil (for), adore, delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, groove (on), like, love, relish, revel (in), favor, prefer, admire, appreciate, cherish, prize, treasure, value
    near: abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, decline, refuse, reject, spurn

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Covet

The most common words with a similar meaning to Covet:

Slang: jones (for)
ache (for), crave, desiderate, desire, die (for), hanker (for or after), hunger (for), itch (for), long (for), lust (for or after), pant (after), pine (for), repine (for), salivate (for), sigh (for), thirst (for), want, wish (for), yearn (for), yen (for), set one's heart on

Related Words for Covet

spoil (for), adore, delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, groove (on), like, love, relish, revel (in), favor, prefer, admire, appreciate, cherish, prize, treasure, value

Near Antonyms of Covet

abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, decline, refuse, reject, spurn

Word Forms of Covet

Inflections: coveted, coveting, covets

Derived words: covetable (adjective), coveter (noun), covetingly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Covet

Middle English coveiten, from Anglo-French coveiter, from Vulgar Latin *cupidietare, from Latin cupiditat-, cupiditas desire, from cupidus desirous, from cupere to desire

First known use: 14th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Covet

What does "Covet" mean?

"Covet" means to wish for earnestly. As a verb, it is defined as: to wish for earnestly.

What is another word for "Covet"?

Other words for "Covet" include ache (for), crave, desiderate, desire, die (for), hanker (for or after), hunger (for) and itch (for). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Covet" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Covet"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Covet". Common alternatives include ache (for), crave, desiderate, desire, die (for), hanker (for or after), hunger (for), itch (for), jones (for) and long (for).

How do you use "Covet" in a sentence?

Examples of "Covet" in a sentence: "I've been coveting that sleek sports car in the showroom for some time now".

Is "Covet" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Covet" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Covet"?

"Covet" is pronounced /ˈkə-vət/ and divided into syllables as cov·et.

What is the origin of the word "Covet"?

"Covet" comes from Middle English coveiten, from Anglo-French coveiter, from Vulgar Latin *cupidietare, from Latin cupiditat-, cupiditas desire, from cupidus desirous, from cupere to desire. First known use: 14th centuryt.

What is another word for "Covet" meaning "to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy"?

When "Covet" (verb) means to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy, synonyms include ache (for), crave, desiderate, desire, die (for) and hanker (for or after).