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reap

verb \ˈrēp\

: to get (something, such as a reward) as a result of something that you have done

: to cut and collect (a plant, crop, etc.) from a field

Full Definition of REAP

transitive verb

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

: obtain, win

intransitive verb

: to reap something

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Origin of REAP

Middle English repen, from Old English reopan

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to REAP

Synonyms: gather, pick, harvest

Antonyms: forfeit, lose

Rhymes with REAP

beep, bleep, cheap, cheep, creep, deep, heap, jeep, Jeep, keep, leap, neap, neep, peep, seep, sheep, sleep, steep, sweep, threap, veep, weep

REAP Defined for Kids

reap

verb \ˈrēp\

reapedreap·ing

Definition of REAP for Kids

: to cut (as grain) or clear (as a field) with a sickle, scythe, or machine

: ²harvest 1 <reap a crop>

: to get as a result <You'll reap the benefit of your hard work.>

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