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rapport

American  
[ra-pawr, -pohr, ruh-] / ræˈpɔr, -ˈpoʊr, rə- /

noun

  1. relation; connection, especially harmonious or sympathetic relation.

    a teacher trying to establish close rapport with students.

    Synonyms:
    understanding, camaraderie, fellowship

rapport British  
/ ræˈpɔː /

noun

  1. (often foll by with) a sympathetic relationship or understanding See also en rapport

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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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"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

Their rapport is no secret, given that the two spent years performing alongside one another on the Canadian sketch show “SCTV” before continuing their collaboration in Guest’s films, and later in “Schitt’s Creek.”

From Salon

He developed a rapport with the president and offered up public-relations wins for the administration.

From The Wall Street Journal