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covetMeaning:
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(sth) to want something very much, especially something that belongs to somebody else
No amount of wealth can satisfy a covetous man. All the treasure in the world won't make him happy.
Saffron is a highly coveted spice that can cost up to $10,000 a kilo.
He coveted his sister's wealth.
He coveted his mother's wealth.
Evaristo, the first black woman to win the coveted prize, was recognized for her novel "Girl, Woman, Other."
An Olympic gold medal is probably the most coveted sporting prize.
He coveted his brother's wealth.
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
He coveted his father's wealth.
For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Added on 2021-12-18 | by
Riley |
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