rapport — a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well
Pronunciation (IPA): /ræˈpɔːr/
Example Sentences
- The therapist's ability to build rapport with patients made even the grumpiest grandpas smile.
- There was an instant rapport between the teacher and her students.
- The comedian's rapport with the audience was so good that they laughed before he even told the punchline.
rapport
NOUN[/ræˈpɔːr/]
a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well
Close harmonious relationship and understanding
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'rapport', derived from the verb 'rapporter' meaning 'to bring back' or 'to relate'. The word entered English in the 17th century from French diplomatic and social contexts.
Breakdown
re- (back) + apporter (to carry/bring) = rapport (a bringing back together, hence a harmonious relationship)
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📝Examples
“The therapist's ability to build rapport with patients made even the grumpiest grandpas smile.”
“There was an instant rapport between the teacher and her students.”
“The comedian's rapport with the audience was so good that they laughed before he even told the punchline.”
“Building rapport is essential for successful business negotiations.”
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