reap
UK: riːp | US: riːp
Definition
vt. to cut and gather (a crop, especially grain) as harvest
vt. to receive (a reward or benefit) as a consequence of actions
vi. to harvest crops
Structure
reap <to cut or gather>
Etymology
The word "reap" traces back to Old English repan or ripan, meaning "to cut or gather crops." It shares roots with Old Norse reipa (to bind) and German reifen (to ripen), reflecting its agricultural origins. Over time, it expanded metaphorically to mean "gaining rewards" from effort, mirroring the literal harvest process.
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