reap
UK[riːp]US[riːp]
v
to cut and collect a crop, especially grain, from a field
v
to receive something as a result of your own actions
Etymology
the word 'reap' originates from the old english verb 'ripan' or 'reopan', meaning 'to reap'. this old english term has germanic roots, cognate with old saxon 'repan', old frisian 'repa', and middle dutch 'repen'. it is ultimately traced back to the proto-germanic 'ripijaną', which carries the core meaning of 'to gather, harvest'. the semantic journey is direct and agricultural, with the modern figurative sense of 'receiving consequences' developing naturally from the literal act of harvesting what one has sown.
Analysis
the entire word 'reap' is a simplex unit derived from old english 'ripan' or 'reopan'.
Examples
farmers will reap the wheat harvest next month.
she reaped substantial profits from her wise investments.
you will reap the benefits of your hard work in the future.