covet
 cov·et (kŭvʹĭt)v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·etsv. 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 cupiditās, from cupidus, desirous, from cupere, to desire.] covʹet·a·ble adj.covʹet·er n.covʹet·ing·ly adv.
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