Reap

To reap means to gather or harvest a crop or other resources. It can also refer to receiving the consequences or rewards of one's actions.

Definition:

To gather or harvest crops, especially grain.

Origin:

From Old English "ripan," meaning "to hook, cut" and "to rob."

Usage:

- "The farmers were busy reaping the golden wheat in the fields."
- "We must reap what we sow, and take responsibility for our actions."
- "His ambition led him to reap great rewards, but at a heavy cost."

Synonyms:

- Harvest
- Gather
- Gather in
- Collect
- Bring in

Antonyms:

- Sow
- Plant
- Cultivate
- Sow the seeds

Examples:

- "The fields were ripe for reaping, and the farmers worked tirelessly."
- "Her efforts to reap success were finally bearing fruit."
- "The thieves reaped a large haul from the robbery."
- "The consequences of their actions will be reaped for generations to come."
- "Reaping the benefits of hard work requires patience and perseverance."

Related Phrases:

- Reap the whirlwind: To suffer the consequences of one's actions.
- Reap a bountiful harvest: To achieve great success or benefit.
- Reap the fruits of one's labor: To enjoy the rewards of hard work.
- Reap what one sows: To experience the consequences of one's actions.