C1verbbusinessmoney
US/riːp/
UK/riːp/
to get something good, such as profit or a reward, as a result of your work
In context
Companies that invested early in e-commerce are now reaping the rewards.
Coffee growers have reaped huge profits from the rise in world prices.
If you study a little every day, you will reap the benefits at exam time.
Words that go with reap
verb + noun
- reap the benefitsenjoy the good results of your effort or investmentEarly investors are now reaping the benefits of the new technology.
- reap the rewardsget the good results of hard workAfter years of study, she is finally reaping the rewards.
- reap the fruitsenjoy what your hard work has producedThe team is now reaping the fruits of its long research.
- reap profitsearn money as a result of a business decisionFarmers reaped big profits when the price of coffee jumped.