1 : to wish for earnestly covet an award. 2 : to desire (what belongs to another) inordinately or culpably The king's brother coveted the throne. intransitive verb. : to feel inordinate desire for what belongs to another.
What is the biblical meaning of covet?
The Hebrew word translated "covet" is chamad (חמד) which is commonly translated into English as "covet", "lust", and "strong desire." The Hebrew Bible contains a number of warnings and examples of negative consequences for lusting or coveting.
How do you use the word covet?
Examples of 'covet' in a sentence covet
- It was the job he coveted for so long and came to regard as his right. ...
- Their respective boards have long coveted a tie-up.
- It was treasured, but it was also coveted. ...
- It has always been coveted.
