reap
Third Person
reaps
Present Participle
reaping
Past Tense
reaped
Past Participle
reaped
1
to cut or gather a crop
transitive
- The farmers reap wheat from the fields during the summer harvest.
- They reap ripe apples from the orchard trees in autumn.
- The workers reap rice from the flooded paddies using traditional methods.
- She reaps vegetables from the garden beds to bring to the market.
- He reaps hay from the meadow to feed the livestock during the winter.
2
to gain something, particularly something beneficial, as the result of one's actions
transitive
- After years of hard work, she finally reaped the rewards of her success.
- Students who study diligently can reap the benefits of good grades.
- Investing wisely in the stock market can allow you to reap financial gains over time.
- By consistently practicing, the athlete was able to reap improvement in performance.
- The entrepreneur reaped significant profits from launching a new and innovative product.
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