rapport
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- nonrapport noun
Etymology
Origin of rapport
First recorded in 1530–40; from French, derivative of rapporter “to bring back, report,” equivalent to r(e)- re- + apporter ( Old French aporter, from Latin apportāre, equivalent to ap- ap- 1 + portāre “to carry”; port 5 )
Example Sentences
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"We just lost that rapport with lecturers when we were meeting on Teams, not in person," she said.
From BBC
Titone said Epstein eventually called him to discuss Brunel’s suit and tried to build a rapport, bonding over their shared Brooklyn roots.
"There is apparently a good chemistry, a good personal rapport," Jaffrelot said.
From Barron's
It was his third collaboration with Lee, following “Malcolm X” and “Crooklyn,” and the two enjoyed a mutual respect and rapport.
From Los Angeles Times
During our interview it’s clear that Palmer and Whitehall have an easy rapport.
From Los Angeles Times
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