rapport

/ræˈpɔːr/

nounrap · port

To build RAPPORT, start with RAP (easy conversation) and open the PORT (door) to trust.

Yes, it's rapport. Remember it ends with -port (like “transport”), and the final “t” is silent: rap-PORT.

Definitions

  1. nounA friendly, trusting relationship in which people communicate easily and understand each other.
  2. nounA close connection or harmony between people or groups.

Examples

  • The counselor built a strong rapport with the student by listening carefully.
  • Good teachers create rapport quickly so students feel comfortable asking questions.
  • It took time to develop rapport with the new team, but meetings became smoother each week.

Synonyms

connectionunderstandingbondharmonytrust

Antonyms

discordestrangement

Translations

ES rapport (relación de confianza)PT rapport (relação de confiança)FR rapport

Common misspellings

raportraporttrappertraporterapourtrappourtrapporrapprt

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