rapport
[ ra-pawr, -pohr, ruh- ]
noun
relation; connection, especially harmonious or sympathetic relation: a teacher trying to establish close rapport with students.
Origin of rapport
1Other words for rapport
Other words from rapport
- non·rap·port, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for rapport
rapport
/ (ræˈpɔː) /
noun
(often foll by with) a sympathetic relationship or understanding: See also en rapport
Origin of rapport
1C15: from French, from rapporter to bring back, from re- + aporter, from Latin apportāre, from ad to + portāre to carry
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