covet | SAT Word of the Day
⚡️ COVET most nearly means: (A) conceal; (B) celebrate; (C) criticize harshly; (D) desire enviously. 👉 Answer + examples, pronunciation, and full SAT explanation inside.
ℹ️ Part of speech of covet
covet is a VERB.
🗣️ Pronunciation of covet
covet is pronounced /ˈkʌv.ɪt/ or KUV-it.
📚️ Definition of covet
To yearn to possess something, especially something that belongs to another person. Example: to covetyour neighbor's expensive car.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of covet in usage:
Be careful what you wish for! Here's Oscar Wilde on covetousness: "When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers."
Rancie coveted Hugh's vintage guitar collection.
Social media has turned coveting others' lives into a mainstream hobby.
✅ Quiz answer
Answer to the question above:
D, desire enviously. Explanations: A doesn't work; that's conceal or hide. B could be commemorate or honor. C might be castigate or lambaste, so that's out too!