covet

As a verb covet

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

As a noun avarice is

excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greediness after wealth; covetousness; cupidity.

As verbs the difference between lure and covet

is that lure is to attract by temptation etc.; to entice while covet is to wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.

As a noun lure

is something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure.

In transitive terms the difference between covet and cosset

is that covet is to long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden) while cosset is to treat like a pet; to overly indulge.

As a noun cosset is

a pet; often specifically a pet lamb.

In transitive terms the difference between covet and steal

is that covet is to long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden) while steal is to draw attention unexpectedly in (an entertainment), especially by being the outstanding performer. Usually used in the phrase steal the show.

In intransitive terms the difference between covet and steal

is that covet is to yearn, have or indulge inordinate desire, notably for another's possession while steal is to move silently or secretly.

As a noun steal is

the act of stealing.

As a verb covet

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

As a noun jealousy is

(uncountable) a state of suspicious guarding towards a spouse, lover etc, from fears of infidelity.

Covet is a related term of entreat.

As verbs the difference between covet and entreat

is that covet is to wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously while entreat is (obsolete) to treat, or conduct toward; to deal with; to use.

As a noun entreat is

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As verbs the difference between covet and stealing

is that covet is to wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously while stealing is present participle of lang=en.

As a noun stealing is

the action of the verb to steal.

As an adjective ambitious

is possessing, or controlled by ambition; greatly or inordinately desirous of power, honor, office, superiority, or distinction.

As a verb covet is

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

As a verb covet

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

As an adjective avaricious is

actuated]] by avarice; extremely greedy for wealth or material gain; immoderately desirous of [[accumulate|accumulating property.

Covet is a related term of ask.

As a verb covet

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

As a noun ask is

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