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be greedy

VERB

hog

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gobble up monopolize

WEAK

grab all of have all to oneself

VERB

want

Synonyms

STRONGEST

choose crave need prefer require wish

STRONG

ache aspire covet fancy hanker hunger long lust pine thirst yearn

WEAK

could do with desiderate feel a need have a passion for have a yen for have ambition have an urge for have eyes for incline toward itch for spoil for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate have not want spurn

STRONG

despise

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It was Warren Buffett who said one should be greedy when others are fearful.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

His wise words included, “We simply attempt to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy only when others are fearful,” and “never bet against America,” among others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Take a look at these names—and be greedy when others are fearful.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Former West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite believes the tourists must be "greedy" after a fine day of batting on day two of the second Test against England at Trent Bridge.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2024

But we can’t be greedy pigs and demand too much before it’s ready, now can we?

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

be greedy

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