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English verb: covet

1. covet (emotion) wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)


SamplesShe covets her sister's house.


ExamplesThey covet the money


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)begrudge, envy


Narrower (hyponym)drool, salivate









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