Synonyms for

Harvest

Verb / ˈhɑ:rvʌst / Another word for harvest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to gather crops from the fields

Synonyms & similar words

glean harvesttime harvesting harvesthome crop reap gather reap collect pick crop plow mow cut yield obtain garner accumulate store stockpile hoard harvesting autumn

Synonyms by register

Formal

reap gather collect procure

Informal

get pick grab

Literary

ingathering yield

Antonyms

sow plant cultivate seed begin initiate

Common collocations

  • harvest festival
  • harvest moon
  • harvest time
  • harvest season
  • harvest gold
  • harvest mouse
  • harvest mite

Word family

noun harvest
verb harvest
adjective harvested

Usage note

While 'harvest' can be used as a verb, it is more commonly used as a noun referring to the act or season of gathering crops. The verb form is often used metaphorically.

Example sentences

  1. We will harvest the corn from the farm.
  2. The farmer will harvest the wheat in the fall.
  3. They will harvest the grapes for wine making.
  4. We need to harvest the potatoes before the frost comes.
  5. The combine harvester is used to harvest the crops.

Quotes

  • The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.
  • Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile.
  • The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest.

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