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Coves vs Covet - What's the difference?

coves | covet |

As a noun coves

is .

As a verb covet is

to wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.

coves

English

Noun

(head)
  • ----

    covet

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
  • To long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden).
  • To yearn, have or indulge inordinate desire, notably for another's possession.
  • Derived terms

    * covetable * coveter * covetingly * covetous * covetousness