rapport

[ ra-pawr, -pohr, ruh- ]

noun

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

   a teacher trying to establish close rapport with students.

   Synonyms: understanding, camaraderie, fellowship

rapport

/ ræˈpɔː /

noun

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

Other Words From

• nonrap·port noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of rapport¹

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 )

Word History and Origins

Origin of rapport¹

C15: from French, from rapporter to bring back, from re- + aporter , from Latin apportāre , from ad to + portāre to carry

Example Sentences

Instead, she said she would only post leaflets and her husband did most of the door-knocking because "as a male he had a better rapport".

From BBC

But despite his rapport with his colleagues, off-screen matters were not as straightforward.

From BBC

While it was advantageous for Jackson and Avila to get reps in practice, McVay acknowledged the challenge of building rapport in the middle of the season.

From Los Angeles Times

In the mornings they all took cooking classes and in the afternoons they participated in improvisation exercises to build a natural rapport.

From Los Angeles Times

Liam seemed very well media trained, and was comfortable with reporters, appearing to find it easy to build a good rapport with us.

From BBC

Related Words

• affinity
• compatibility
• empathy
• harmony
• sympathy
• togetherness