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Covet vs Beg - What's the difference?

covet | beg | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between covet and beg

is that covet is to long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden) while beg is to assume, in the phrase {{term|beg the question}.

In intransitive terms the difference between covet and beg

is that covet is to yearn, have or indulge inordinate desire, notably for another's possession while beg is to request the help of someone, often in the form of money.

As a noun beg is

a provincial governor under the Ottoman Empire, a bey.

Admire vs Covet - What's the difference?

admire | covet |


In transitive terms the difference between admire and covet

is that admire is to estimate or prize highly while covet is to long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden).

As verbs the difference between admire and covet

is that admire is to be amazed at; to view with surprise; to marvel at while covet is to wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.

Covet vs Request - What's the difference?

covet | request | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between covet and request

is that covet is to wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously while request is to express the need or desire for.

As a noun request is

act of requesting.

Covet vs Misappropriation - What's the difference?

covet | misappropriation |


As a verb covet

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

As a noun misappropriation is

the wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care.

Love vs Covet - What's the difference?

love | covet |


In transitive terms the difference between love and covet

is that love is to lust for while covet is to long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden).

As verbs the difference between love and covet

is that love is to have a strong affection for (someone or something) while covet is to wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.

As a noun love

is strong affection.

As a proper noun Love

is {{surname|lang=en}.

Wikidiffcom vs Covet - What's the difference?

wikidiffcom | covet |


As a verb covet is

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

Covet vs Raid - What's the difference?

covet | raid |


As a verb covet

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

As an acronym raid is

(computing) a redundant array of inexpensive disks, or, less frequently restated as a redundant array of independent disks.

Covet vs Greed - What's the difference?

covet | greed |


As a verb covet

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

As a noun greed is

a selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.

Covet vs Pursue - What's the difference?

covet | pursue |


In transitive terms the difference between covet and pursue

is that covet is to long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden) while pursue is to participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession).

Covet vs Colet - What's the difference?

covet | colet |


As a verb covet

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

As a noun colet is

(obsolete) a lower servant in a church.

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