coveter

cov·et

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuhv-it]
- /ˈkʌv ɪt/
- /ˈkʌvɪtə /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuhv-it]
- /ˈkʌv ɪt/

Definitions of coveter word

verb with object coveter to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others: to covet another's property. 1
verb with object coveter to wish for, especially eagerly: He won the prize they all coveted. 1
verb without object coveter to have an inordinate or wrongful desire. 1
noun coveter One who covets. 1

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Origin of coveter

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English coveiten < Anglo-French coveiter, Old French coveit(i)er < Vulgar Latin *cupidiētāre, verbal derivative of *cupidiētās, for Latin cupititās cupidity

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Parts of speech for Coveter

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Coveter

coveter popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

coveter usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for coveter

noun coveter

striver — to exert oneself vigorously; try hard: He strove to make himself understood.
seeker — a person or thing that seeks.

All 2 Synonyms of coveter