Covet definition

Covet

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WordNet

(1) Wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)

"She covets her sister's house"

WiktionaryText

from coveiten, from coveiter (modern convoiter), from coveitié 'desire', presumably modified from cupiditas

To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, notably enviously; -- also used in a good sense.
To long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden).
To yearn, have or indulge inordinate desire, notably for another's possession.