reap

verb

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

Examples of reap in a Sentence

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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Outside of the Kendrick of it all, two of hip-hop’s leading ladies are also likely to reap bids in this category. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025 The garden is still reaping the fruit of its foundation, too, as the natural dye garden was established over a decade ago. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025 Beyond the Padres steering the 5-3 lead to the Game 2 victory, Bevacqua reaped other lifetime rewards from his three-run swing. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025 Gulf countries are on the cusp of reaping rewards from decades of investment and regulatory overhauls and may soon challenge global financial hubs such as Hong Kong, London, and Singapore, the head of global macro and asset allocation at investment giant KKR said in an interview. Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reap

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)

Time Traveler
The first known use of reap was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Reap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reap. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

reap

verb
1
a
: to cut (as grain) or clear (as a field) with a sickle, scythe, or machine
b
: harvest entry 2 sense 1
reap a crop
2
: to get as a result
reap the benefit of hard work

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