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covet Synonyms

Another word for covet

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• verb (Context 1)

To yearn to possess or have something, especially something that belongs to another person.

Usage Example

"Young athletes across the country crave the opportunity to compete in the national championship."

Strongest
crave
Strong
desire
envy
begrudge
want
Weak
fancy

Opposites of covet

The opposite of covet shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

disdain
spurn
scorn
despise
abhor
relinquish
renounce
reject
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• Nearby Words

covertly
covertness
coverup
covet
covetous
covetousness
covid

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Covet. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/covet
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