covet
To badly want something that belongs to someone else.
covet in a sentence
- It was hard not to covet Priya's shiny new bike with its silver bell and gleaming frame.
- Pirates across the seven seas covet the golden compass more than any other treasure.
Words that mean something similar
desire, crave, want
More words about emotions & feelings
- crestfallen: Sad and disappointed after something has gone wrong.
- cringe: To shrink back or squirm because something is scary or embarrassing.
- daunting: So difficult or scary that it makes you unsure you can manage it.
- dejected: Feeling sad and without hope.
- despair: The feeling of losing all hope.
- despise: To dislike someone or something very strongly.
- despondent: Very sad and without any hope.
- detest: To dislike something so much that you cannot bear it.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test