Covet

To want something very much that someone else has, making you wish it was yours instead.

Examples

• As I watched my classmate receive the latest gaming console for his birthday, I couldn't help but covet the shiny device and dream about all the amazing adventures I could have with it.
• In the school art competition, I noticed how everyone seemed to covet the first-place trophy, which inspired me to work harder on my painting to stand out among my peers.
• After reading about the incredible trips my friend took during summer vacation, I began to covet her experiences and wished I could travel to those exciting places too.

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