— covetable , adj. — coveter , n. — covetingly , adv.
/kuv"it/ , v.t.
1. to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others: to covet another's property.
2. to wish for, esp. eagerly: He won the prize they all coveted.
v.i.
3. to have an inordinate or wrongful desire.
[ 1175-1225; ME coveiten coveiter, OF coveit ( i ) er cupidietare, v. deriv. of * cupidietas, for L cupititas CUPIDITY ]
Syn. 1. See envy .
Ant. 1. renounce.