Strong’s definition
to dote upon, i.e. intensely crave possession (lawfully or wrongfully)
KJV gloss list in the source
(earnestly) desire (greatly), (greatly) long (after), lust
Derivation recorded by Strong
from G1909 (ἐπί) and potheo (to yearn);
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