/ ˈkʌvət; NAmE / verb
[ vn ] ( formal ) to want sth very much, especially sth that belongs to sb else :
[ vn ]
He had long coveted the chance to work with a famous musician.
They are this year's winners of the coveted trophy (= that everyone would like to win) .
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : from Old French cuveitier , based on Latin cupiditas , from cupidus desirous, from cupere to desire.