rapport (ræˈpɔː
)
Definitions
noun
- (often foll by with) a sympathetic relationship or understanding See also en rapport
Word Origin
C15: from French, from rapporter to bring back, from re- + aporter , from Latin apportāre , from ad to + portāre to carrySynonyms
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bond,
understanding,
relationship,
link,
tie,
sympathy,
harmony,
affinity,
empathy,
interrelationship,
Usage examples
`Hello," said Elizabeth, and a man less preoccupied than Dennis might have noticed an immediate rapport between the two women.
, At the Stroke of Twelve (1989)Folk of all ages and stages move together in harmony and rapport.
British Medical Journal (2002)SA has some exciting young players and from all reports they enjoy a good rapport with coach Wayne Phillips.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)No 10 said: "He built up a rapport with all communities in this diverse city.
Liverpool Daily Post and Echo (2004)I'm a firm believer that for healing to work successfully there has to be some understanding and rapport between healer and patient.
, Matthew Manning's Guide to Self-Healing (1989)