reaps; reaped; reaping
1
: to get (something, such as a reward) as a result of something that you have done
She is now reaping the benefits/rewards of her hard work.
He reaped large profits from his investments.
2
: to cut and collect (a plant, crop, etc.) from a field
The workers were out reaping the crops.
The workers were out reaping in the fields.
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“Reap.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/reap. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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