Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 10+ users

covet

/ˈkʌvɪt/

Meanings
  • verb

    desire to possess something, typically something that is not one's own

    - "He covets his neighbor's new car."
    - "She covets the attention of the crowd."
  • verb

    want or desire something strongly

    - "I covet a promotion at work."
    - "He covets peace and quiet."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with covet
desire , empire , require , entire
Variants
List of all variants of covet that leads to same result
covet , covetable , coveted , coveter , coveters , coveting , covetingly , covets
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

coveted, coveting, covets


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old North French coveter, from Old French couver, from Latin concubare 'live together, have sexual relations'. The meaning shifted from 'live with, inhabit' to 'desire to have, covet' around the 15th century.


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. The word 'covet' has been used in the Bible multiple times, often in the context of the Ten Commandments.

  2. In some languages, such as German, the word for 'covet' is a compound word meaning 'desire for what is not one's own'.

  3. The word 'covet' is derived from the same root as the word 'conquer'. In Old French, 'conquerre' meant 'to inhabit, live with'. The meaning shifted to 'desire to have' around the 15th century.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. greed: Greed is a strong and excessive desire for material wealth or gain. It is closely related to the concept of coveting, as both involve a strong desire for possessions.

  2. envy: Envy is the feeling of displeasure or resentment towards someone else's advantages, qualities, or possessions. Coveting is a stronger form of envy, as it involves a desire to possess what someone else has.


Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities
  1. He had discovered a great law of human action, without knowing it—namely, that in order to make a man or a boy "covet" a thing, it is only necessary to make the thing difficult to attain.

    - Mark Twain,{it}Tom Sawyer{/it},1876
  2. The only Commandment I'd breached, besides killing that bird with my air rifle, was that I had "coveted" Bobby Entrekin's electric train. It blew real smoke. Mine didn't.

    - Lewis Grizzard,{it}Reader's Digest{/it},January 1992
  3. The oldest of the students, she had become a confidante of Fern's and she alone was allowed to call her by her first name. It was not a privilege the others "coveted".

    - Edward P. Jones,{it}The Known World{/it},2003

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'covet' is often used to describe characters' desires and motivations. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago covets Othello's position and manipulates Roderigo and Othello to further his own goals. In art, 'covet' can represent the human desire for material possessions and wealth.

How to Memorize "covet"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person holding an object they desire intensely, such as a gemstone or a piece of gold. Imagine the look of longing and determination in their eyes.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'covet' with the word 'desire'. Visualize a heart or a strong desire symbol when you think of the word.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Covet Can't Overpower Envy Totally' to remember the meaning of covet.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'covet', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Association with a story: Imagine a person really wanting to own a shiny, new sports car that they see in a showroom. They are so consumed by their desire to have it that they can think of nothing else. This strong desire to possess something that belongs to someone else is what 'covet' means.

2. Visualize the spelling: The word 'covet' has an uncommon 'o-v-e-t' sequence. To remember this, visualize a 'cove' (a small bay or inlet) with a group of 'et' (as in the abbreviation for et cetera) living in it.

3. Mnemonic sentence: Create a sentence where the first letter of each word spells out 'covet'. For example, 'Cats Often Visit Every Tree'.

4. Flashcards: Write the word 'covet' on one side of a flashcard and its definition on the other. Review the flashcards regularly to reinforce your memory.

5. Practice using the word: Incorporate the word 'covet' into your daily conversations or writing. The more you use it, the more likely you are to remember it.


Memorize "covet" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize covet is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.