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

Other Word Forms

• reapable adjective
• unreaped 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

“We will continue to reap the benefit of her achievements for generations,” he predicts.

From Los Angeles Times

It took a while for Kershaw to reap the benefits of such changes.

From Los Angeles Times

“But he’s been working his tail off. And today he reaped some benefit.”

From Los Angeles Times

When Fearnley used greater variety in the second and third sets - to move the world number 47 around - it reaped rewards.

From BBC

Little is the driving force behind the idea, having seen Murray - known as one of the fittest athletes on the ATP Tour in his heyday - reap the rewards from lots of time on the machine.

From BBC

Related Words

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