reap
pronunciation
How to pronounce reap in British English:
UK [riːp]
How to pronounce reap in American English:
US [riːp]
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- Verb:
- gather, as of natural products
- get or derive
Word Origin
- reap
- reap: see ripe
- reap (v.)
- "to cut grain with a hook or sickle," Old English reopan, Mercian form of ripan "to reap," related to Old English ripe "ripe" (see ripe). Related: Reaped; reaping.
Antonym
Example
- 1. The ppp will reap a big sympathy vote .
- 2. You will reap more than you sow every time .
- 3. It allows us to reap the health benefits of sexual release .
- 4. Or follow the lord , reap the blessings he 'll bring .
- 5. But firms that address the question most skilfully will win the talent war , and reap the rewards .