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covets

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present tense third-person singular of covet

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to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
  • I've been coveting that sleek sports car in the showroom for some time now

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covetousness

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“Covets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covets. Accessed 22 Jan. 2022.

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