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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Covet \Cov"et\ (k?v"?t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Covered}; p. pr & vb n. {Coveting}.] [OF. coveitier covoitier F. convoiter from a derivative fr L. cupere to desire; cf Skr. kup to become excited. Cf {Cupidity}.] 1. To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of -- used in a good sense Covet earnestly the best gifts. --1. Cor. xxii. 31. If it be a sin to covet honor, I am the most offending soul alive. --Shak. 2. To long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden). Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house. --Ex. xx 17. Syn: To long for desire; hanker after crave. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Covet \Cov"et\, v. i. To have or indulge inordinate desire. Which [money] while some coveted after they have erred from the faith. --1 Tim. vi 10. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: covet v : wish, long, or crave for (something, esp. the property of another person); "She covets her sister's house"
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