covet

• Verbo que expresa un fuerte deseo de poseer algo que pertenece a otra persona, a menudo con envidia o anhelo.

A verb used to express a strong desire to possess something that belongs to someone else.

1. Desire something belonging to anotherB2formal

   To wish for or want something that belongs to someone else, often with envy.

   Codiciar

   • He secretly coveted his neighbor's new car.
   • She coveted the promotion that her colleague received.
   • The old man coveted the young artist's talent.

   Sinónimoscravedesireenvywant

   Antónimosdisdainforgorelinquishrenouncespurn

2. Strong desire for somethingC1formal

   To have a strong, often excessive, desire to possess something.

   Codiciar

   • The king coveted the riches of the neighboring kingdom.
   • Many people covet fame and fortune.
   • She coveted the beautiful jewelry displayed in the shop window.

   Sinónimoscravedesirewant

   Antónimosdisdainrenouncescorn