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covet in Tagalog

imbutin

/ˈkʌvɪt/

covet in Tagalog: imbutin. In English, covet means to wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.

Tagalog words for covet

to wish for with eagerness
imbutin

English meaning of covet

  1. verb To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
  2. verb To long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden).
  3. verb To yearn; to have or indulge an inordinate desire, especially for another's possession.

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Questions about covet in Tagalog

What is the meaning of covet in Tagalog?
Covet in Tagalog is imbutin.
Ano ang covet sa Tagalog?
Covet: imbutin.
What does covet mean in English?
Covet means to wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.

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