Advertisement

View synonyms for

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: , , , ,



verb (used without object)

  1. to reap a crop, harvest, etc.

reap

/ ː /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Derived Forms

  • ˈ𲹱貹, adjective
Discover More

Other Word Forms

  • 𲹱a· adjective
  • ܲ·𲹱 adjective
Discover More

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
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of reap1

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

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

China is reaping the rewards from that diversification.

From

Thanedar has largely self-funded his campaigns; last year, he in turn invested money from his campaign into cryptocurrency index funds, reaping millions of dollars in profit, according to The Detroit News.

From

While Eubank Jr and Benn have carved out their own careers, they are also two fighters reaping the rich fruits of nepotism.

From

Some analysts believe Apple is in a more fortunate position than others, having reaped more money from its products than it has spent on making them.

From

Sanchez does not believe she is reaping the benefits of government efficiency.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


reanimatereaper