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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
covet |
As a verb covet is
to wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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