Synonyms of covets

covets

verb

present tense third-person singular of covet

as in craves

to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy

I've been coveting that sleek sports car in the showroom for some time now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• craves
• wants
• enjoys
• desires
• loves
• likes
• pants (after)
• dies (for)
• wishes (for)
• prefers
• longs (for)
• lusts (for or after)
• thirsts (for)
• yearns (for)
• hungers (for)
• itches (for)
• pines (for)
• sighs (for)
• relishes
• hankers (for or after)
• admires
• desiderates
• aches (for)
• salivates (for)
• joneses (for)
• repines (for)
• sets one's heart on
• yens (for)
• adores
• fancies
• spoils (for)
• cherishes
• favors
• appreciates
• grooves (on)
• delights (in)
• revels (in)
• treasures
• values
• digs
• prizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• despises
• detests
• abhors
• loathes
• refuses
• rejects
• spurns
• abominates
• declines
• execrates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of covets

Your undeniable beauty and talent were not of this world, and a presence not of this world needs protection in a world that covets light and the anointing of God. —Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025

The interesting thing to note here is that this 10-collection piece is not new; instead, the objective is to draw awareness to existing pieces that are available in Alo Yoga stores and online that Jenner covets and uses in day-to-day life. —Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025