reap
verb (used with object)
to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
will reap
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future tenseof reap.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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“Michigan secured a great deal on the financing of this bridge: we haven’t paid a dime, yet we will reap significant economic benefits for decades,” the spokeswoman said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Those that meet the AI revolution by investing in their workforce will reap the greatest rewards.
From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 2026
And clearly, Meta’s bet is that it will lose only so much advertising revenue because of the newly announced payment change versus how much in savings it will reap.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 16, 2026
He invested billions of dollars in technology at home, greatly enhancing U.S. competitiveness in microchips, A.I., and cybersecurity, which will reap huge benefits—economically and militarily—in the years ahead.
From Slate ● Jan. 19, 2025
"Kindness today, this very hour—give generously to those who are not your family, and your generosity will reap a reward more magnificent than you can dream!"
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
