noun

rapport

rapport, bond, relationship

She has a good rapport with her students.

She has a good rapport with her students.

We quickly established a rapport.

We quickly established a rapport.

((to have/build/establish)) a rapport ((with sb.)) to have a good relationship with (sb.) She built a good rapport with the team.

Synonyms: bond, relationship, understanding, affinity

From French 'rapporter', meaning 'to bring back' or 'refer'. It implies a relationship of mutual understanding.

It sounds like 'report'. You build a good rapport by 'reporting' back and communicating well with someone.

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