reap

[ reep ]

verb (used with object)

1. to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
2. to gather or take (a crop, harvest, etc.).
3. to get as a return, recompense, or result:

   to reap large profits.

   Synonyms: win, gain, realize, earn, gather

verb (used without object)

1. to reap a crop, harvest, etc.

reap

/ riːp /

verb

1. to cut or harvest (a crop), esp corn, from (a field or tract of land)
2. tr to gain or get (something) as a reward for or result of some action or enterprise

Derived Forms

• ˈreapable, adjective

Other Words From

• reapa·ble adjective
• un·reaped adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of reap¹

before 900; Middle English repen, Old English repan, riopan; cognate with Middle Low German repen to ripple (flax); akin to ripe

Word History and Origins

Origin of reap¹

Old English riopan ; related to Norwegian ripa to scratch, Middle Low German repen to card, ripple (flax)

Example Sentences

Studies have found that addressing the problems of this forgotten group of road users can reap benefits for multiple stakeholders.

From BBC

"Paying attention to what others are doing gives you the chance to see whether a new behavior is beneficial, or potentially dangerous. Copying it means that you too can reap the reward."

From Science Daily

The Musk tithe seems characteristic of an project that so far has divulged few specific details over what would be cut, but promises to reap great personal benefits for its appointed heads.

From Salon

So it is a great pleasure to watch all the Republican leaders who repeatedly intervened to protect Donald Trump from himself now reap their reward: a big ol' contempt loogie in their eyes.

From Salon

What they will reap will likely be poisonous.

From Salon

Related Words

• bring in
• derive
• gain
• garner
• obtain
• produce
• realize
• receive
• recover
• take in