reaped

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past simple and past participle of

to cut and collect a grain crop:

The serfs had to cultivate the lord's land, to make his hay, and reap and gather in his harvest.

He cleared away the forest and, with his own hands, planted, sowed, and reaped.

to get something, usually something good, as a result of your actions or other people's actions:

She studied every evening and reaped the benefit at exam time.

This investment in the athletes' training is already reaping dividends.

Do poorer countries reap the rewards of technology developed in richer nations?

We sold them most of their modern weapons and now we are reaping the bitter harvest.