reaping Definition

reap
verb reaped, reaping

1. To cut or gather (grain, etc); to harvest.

Thesaurus: collect, gather, harvest, garner, mow, crop, cut.
2. To clear (a field) by cutting a crop.
3. To receive something (especially an advantage or benefit) as a consequence of one's actions.

Thesaurus: acquire, get, secure, obtain, win, gain, realize.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon ripan.