Synonyms of reaped

reaped

verb

past tense of reap

1

as in harvested

to catch or collect (a crop or natural resource) for human use

my great-grandfather had to reap the wheat on his family farm with a hand scythe

Synonyms & Similar Words

• harvested
• picked
• gathered
• grew
• gleaned
• fished
• accumulated
• garnered
• mowed
• sealed
• cut
• captured
• netted
• foraged
• cropped
• hunted
• shrimped
• clammed
• snared
• trapped
• whaled
• raised
• bagged
• hayed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• planted
• seeded
• sowed

2

as in earned

to receive as return for effort

if you continue to work hard at musicianship, you will reap the rewards of being a concert pianist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earned
• gained
• won
• garnered
• obtained
• made
• got
• attained
• landed
• realized
• secured
• acquired
• captured
• procured
• achieved
• carried
• drew
• brought in
• bagged
• came by
• knocked down
• pulled down
• accomplished
• netted
• accumulated
• scored
• amassed
• regained
• grossed
• occupied
• notched (up)
• annexed
• caught
• recaptured
• cleared
• took over
• picked up
• racked up
• reacquired
• remade
• reattained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• paid
• forfeited
• granted
• gave
• accorded
• yielded
• surrendered
• gave up
• relinquished
• handed over
• parted (with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reaped

Other indigenous peoples know it as the Corn Moon, Harvest Moon and Ricing Moon, to reflect the time when various crops are ready to be reaped and collected. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Analysts on Wall Street reaped praise on Palantir Technologies for its second-quarter report, stating that the company is building a successful strategy on artificial intelligence. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

Rodríguez argues the relationship has already reaped benefits for the country. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026

Beyond official venues, non-host communities like Greenville and Charlotte also reaped benefits through team base camps and watch parties, demonstrating the tournament's widespread economic engine. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Within three years, the school had reaped $72 million from the GI Bill to enroll more than 3,500 veterans. — Andrew Ba Tran, Washington Post, 22 July 2026

These new tools have proven capable of meeting age-old problems with innovative solutions, and the results are benefits that can be reaped across the board. — William Jones, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Where challenges entered, our determination, imaginations, creativity and dedication to keep America strong have reaped blessings and success. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

The offbeat film became a critical and audience hit, grossing $140 million, and reaped Oscars for Hunter, Paquin and screenwriter Campion. — Chris Morris, Variety, 13 July 2026