If you covet something, you eagerly desire something that someone else has. If it's 95 degrees out and humid, you may find yourself coveting your neighbor's air conditioner.
To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of; -- used in a good sen.
Verb
wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person); "She covets her sister''s house"
v. t.
To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of; --
used in a good sense.
v. t.
To long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after
(something forbidden).
v. i.
To have or indulge inordinate desire.
Covet
Covet earnestly the best gifts.
If it be a sin to covet honor, I am the most offending soul alive.2.
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house.
Covet
Which [money] while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith.
To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of; -- used in a good sen.
To have or indulge inordinate desire.
Usage Examples
I don't go to premieres. I don't go to parties. I don't covet the Oscar. I don't want any of that. I don't go out. I just have dinner at home every night with my kids. Being famous, that's a whole other career. And I haven't got any energy for it.
My greatest happiness is to serve my gracious King and Country and I am envious only of glory for if it be a sin to covet glory I am the most offending soul alive.
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Other Usage ExamplesI want to see as many movies as I can and I covet a lot of weird influential movies.
We do not covet anything from any nation except their respect.