Reap (Verb)
Meaning 1
Gather, as of natural products; "harvest the grapes".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The farmers reap the wheat during the summer months.
- The vineyard reaps its grapes in the early morning to ensure optimal flavor.
- We reap the benefits of a well-planted garden with a bountiful harvest.
- As the winter arrives, the locals reap the olives for oil production.
- The annual festival celebrates the time when the village reaps its rice from the fields.
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Meaning 2
Get or derive; "He drew great benefits from his membership in the association".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- She was able to reap numerous advantages from her experience abroad.
- The company will reap significant benefits from this new deal.
- The farmers expect to reap substantial profits from the upcoming harvest.
- Their hard work during the development phase allowed them to reap the rewards of their successful product.
- They managed to reap the benefits of their partnership without making significant investments.