Word meaning
rapport
noun · ra-POR
What does rapport mean?
Rapport means a close, harmonious relationship in which people understand each other.
Rapport in a sentence
“The new teacher built a quick rapport with her students.”
Synonyms for rapport
- connection
- bond
- understanding
Where does rapport come from?
From French rapporter, "to bring back."
How to remember rapport
- Say it out loud a few times: ra-POR.
- Write one sentence of your own using rapport, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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