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Definition of rapport

rapport

/ræˈpɔːr/
rap · port
Plural:rapports
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• noun

1

A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.

Example

"The new teacher quickly established a warm rapport with her students."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The final 't' in 'rapport' is silent (/ræˈpɔːr/), causing it to be frequently confused with 'report' in speech or writing. While 'report' refers to an informational account or formal statement, 'rapport' specifically denotes a harmonious interpersonal connection.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French rapport ('relationship, harmony, or connection'), derived from the Old French verb rapporter ('to bring back or refer to'), from re- ('back') and apporter ('to bring'), ultimately from Latin apportare.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rapport. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rapport
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