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rapport

Noun

IPA /ræˈpɔː/

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A friendly connection between people who understand one another and find it easy to communicate and feel comfortable together.

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rapport/ræˈpɔː/

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Rapport is an easy, friendly connection between people.

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We developed a warm rapport after chatting on the train.
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rapport — A friendly connection between people who understand one another and find it easy to communicate and feel comfortable together.

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Word origin

Borrowed from French, from rapporter, meaning to bring back.

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Build, develop and establish are useful verbs to use with rapport.

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