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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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That his hand version of Rocky could climb onto Gosling, and interact with the actor more directly, allowed for an amusing rapport to develop instantly between them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

In 2024, WhatsApp messages seen by the BBC between de Min and the investor, who wishes to remain anonymous, reveal the pair had a good rapport and both seemed excited about the project.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Making an effort to build some rapport outside of work might improve how you interact about your role.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Titone said Epstein eventually called him to discuss Brunel’s suit and tried to build a rapport, bonding over their shared Brooklyn roots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

And in that exchange there was so much of the private rapport that can only exist between two particular strangers of this tribe that we call black.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates

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