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   Covet (k?vˈ?t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Covered; p. pr. & vb. n. Coveting.] [OF. coveitier, covoitier, F. convoiter, from a derivative fr. L. cupere to desire; cf. Skr.  kup to become excited. Cf.  Cupidity.]
   
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   1. To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of; -- used in a good sense.
   
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   Covet earnestly the best gifts. 1. Cor. xxii. 31.
   
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   If it be a sin to covet honor,
   
   I am the most offending soul alive. Shak.
   
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   2. To long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden).
   
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   Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house. Ex. xx. 17.
   
   Syn. -- To long for; desire; hanker after; crave.
   
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   Covet, v. i. To have or indulge inordinate desire.
   
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   Which [money] while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith. 1 Tim. vi. 10.
   
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