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

But above all, Hodge and Mustafa are charismatic performers with an easy rapport that begs for a reteaming.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Kenyan President William Ruto’s rapport with Biden will do him no favours, but Kenya’s new status as a "major non-Nato ally" - and contributor of police to Haiti - will likely retain good standing within the Department of Defense.

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

Related Words

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