reap
verb
ˈrēp 
reaped; reaping; reaps
transitive verb
1
a(1)
: to cut with a sickle, scythe, or reaping machine
(2)
: to clear of a crop by reaping
b
: to gather by reaping : harvest
2
: obtain, win
intransitive verb
: to reap something
Synonyms
- gather
- harvest
- pick
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Example Sentences
She is now reaping the benefits of her hard work. He reaped large profits from his investments. The workers were out reaping the crops. The workers were out reaping in the fields.
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cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 The future owner will reap all the benefits from the outdoor living spaces this home has to offer. Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2022 As a result, an audience member will reap the most satisfaction entering the Kreeger with some knowledge of Douglass’s astonishing life. Peter Marks, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022 As well, the city that brought a football team back to life will also reap the benefits in conjunction with its fruitful symbiotic relationship with the Blazers. Evan Dudley, al, 16 June 2022 Throw this serum into your daytime routine and your skin will reap the benefits in no time. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 June 2022 Hikers walking through direct sunlight will reap the best results, but any trail or camp sans canopy will keep the trickle flowing. Brian Mcelwee, Outside Online, 27 May 2022 For his part in bringing a case against company, Hussein will reap a portion of the settlement money which is scheduled to be paid by Hayat through 2024. Katelyn Ferral, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2022 EVs are just starting to reap the benefits of new technologies. Star Tribune, 24 May 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English repen, from Old English reopan
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a(1)
Phrases Containing reap
Kids Definition
reap
verb
ˈrēp
reaped; reaping
1
: to cut (as grain) or clear (as a field) with a sickle, scythe, or machine
2
: harvest entry 2 sense 1
reap a crop
3
: to get as a result
You'll reap the benefit of your hard work.
reapers
noun
as in farmers
a person or machine that cuts and collects crops hired reapers to pick the harvest Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- farmers
- harvesters
- gleaners
- cultivators
- farmhands
- plowmen
- growers
- planters
- agronomists
- agriculturists
- agriculturalists
- tillers
- field hands
- ranchers
- yeomen
- croppers
- homesteaders
- sharecroppers
- tenant farmers
- subsistence farmers
- crofters
- grangers
- gentlemen farmers
- ranchmen
- workfolks
- nesters
- campesinos
- rancheros
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nonfarmers