reap
verb
\ ˈrēp
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reaped;
reaping;
reaps
Definition of reap
: to reap something
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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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And who would be best positioned to reap the benefits of that massive cut in production? — Mike Watson, National Review, "Why the Middle East Policies Favored by Sanders and Warren Would Be Counterproductive," 30 July 2019 With the limit abolished, Indians, the largest cohort of the H-1B visa recipients with green card wait times ranging between a long 12 and an aggravating 150 years, stand to reap the biggest benefits. — Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz India, "The US gets one step closer to a law that could help Indians get green cards faster," 11 July 2019 Warren seems to be reaping the benefits of a policy-heavy campaign focus, which has given her a distinctive brand in a crowded field, consistent media attention and won her praise for campaigning on substance, not flash. — Janet Hook, latimes.com, "Elizabeth Warren out-raises Harris, Sanders — turning momentum into money," 8 July 2019 This pillow is perfect for anyone looking to reap memory foam benefits while on a tighter budget. — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, "7 Best Memory Foam Pillows You Can Buy," 21 Dec. 2018 The regional economy is enjoying a long, steady expansion, however, and there are signs that homegrown businesses are beginning to reap the benefits. — Mike Rogoway, OregonLive.com, "With new legal hire, Vacasa signals its plans for IPO," 30 May 2018 After all, who doesn’t want to reap some fringe benefits? — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "Fringe Benefits: Why Tassels and Trimmings Are Making an Interior Design Comeback," 25 May 2018 The United States Supreme Court on Monday ruled a ban on sports gambling unconstitutional, and Churchill Downs has already begun to reap the benefits. — Jake Lourim, The Courier-Journal, "Churchill Downs stock rises after Supreme Court gambling decision," 14 May 2018 With the county contributing to the deal, both stand to reap benefits of a much larger tax base sooner. — David Taylor, Houston Chronicle, "County, Dayton plan for industrial site TIRZ," 12 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'reap.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for reap
reap
verb
English Language Learners Definition of reap
: 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
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reap
verb
\ ˈrēp
\
\
reaped;
reaping
Kids Definition of reap
1
: to cut (as grain) or clear (as a field) with a sickle, scythe, or machine
2
: harvest entry 2 sense 1
reap a crop
3
: to get as a result
You'll reap the benefit of your hard work.
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