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to envy
01
to feel unhappy or irritated because someone else has something that one desires
02
be envious of; set one's heart on
Envy
01
avund
a feeling of dissatisfaction, unhappiness, or anger that one might have as a result of wanting what others have
02
avund
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
Exempel
He envies his neighbor's new car and wishes he could afford one like it.
She envies her friend's success in her career and wishes she had the same opportunities.
They envy their classmates' popularity and wish they were as well-liked.
I envy my sister's natural talent for music and wish I could play an instrument as well as she does.
We envy our friends' adventurous travels and wish we could experience the same.
