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cov·et

(kŭv′ĭt)

v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets

v.tr.

1. To feel strong or immoderate desire for (that which is another's).

2. To wish for (something) longingly. See Synonyms at desire.

v.intr.

To covet that which is another's.

[Middle English coveiten, from Old French coveitier, from covitie, desire, from Latin cupiditās, from cupidus, desirous, from cupere, to desire.]

cov′et·a·ble adj.

cov′et·er n.

cov′et·ing·ly adv.

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Translations

covetable

adj → begehrenswert

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