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cov·et  (kvt)
v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets
v.tr.
1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy.
2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire.
v.intr.
To feel immoderate desire for that which is another's.

[Middle English coveiten, from Old French coveitier, from covitie, desire, from Latin cupidits, from cupidus, desirous, from cupere, to desire.]

covet·a·ble adj.
covet·er n.
covet·ing·ly adv.
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Byline: Kate Wolfe Aprime Bournville Village Trust position makes this much improved and substantially extended four bedroom Bournville house a covetable family home.
The 'Transformers' star was followed by Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole, who came second "We've always known that Megan Fox is a hit with men, but we were surprised at how quickly she has made an impact on women- they consider her to have the most covetable celebrity body," the Sydney Morning Herald quoted Julian Linley, editor of the magazine, as saying.
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