reap (r p)v. reaped, reap·ing, reaps v.tr. 1. To cut (grain or pulse) for harvest with a scythe, sickle, or reaper. 2. To harvest (a crop). 3. To harvest a crop from: reaping a field. 4. To obtain as a result of effort: She reaped large profits from her unique invention. v.intr. 1. To cut or harvest grain or pulse. 2. To obtain a return or reward. [Middle English repen, from Old English r  pan.]Synonyms: reap, garner, gather, glean, harvest These verbs mean to collect: reap grain; garner compliments; gathering mushrooms; glean information; harvested rich rewards. |
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