coveting

[US]/ˈkʌv.ɪ.tɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈkʌv.ɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.yearning to possess something belonging to someone else

Phrases & Collocations

coveting wealth

coveting power

coveting fame

coveting success

coveting attention

coveting love

coveting happiness

coveting approval

coveting luxury

coveting knowledge

Example Sentences

she was coveting her neighbor's new car.

he couldn't help coveting the luxurious lifestyle of the rich.

they were coveting the championship title for years.

she felt guilty about coveting her friend's success.

coveting someone else's possessions can lead to unhappiness.

he was coveting the attention she received from others.

many people are coveting the latest technology gadgets.

she found herself coveting the life of a famous celebrity.

he was coveting the promotion that his colleague received.

coveting wealth can distract you from true happiness.

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