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rapport

[ra-pawr, -pohr, ruh-] / ræˈpɔr, -ˈpoʊr, rə- /
NOUN
understanding between people
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affinity compatibility empathy harmony sympathy togetherness
STRONG
agreement bond concord cotton groove interrelationship link relationship soul unity
WEAK
good vibes good vibrations hitting it off same wavelength simpatico the groove
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discord incompatibility
STRONG
disagreement
WEAK
coldness unfriendliness

Example Sentences

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Hu went to view the flat in person and felt he and Priestley had a rapport.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

While the bespectacled intellectual with a crown of white curls was credited with being an effective prime minister, his lack of rapport with the public always made him an unlikely father of the nation.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

So they often try to stay in touch on a more regular basis to build trust and rapport.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

During our interview it’s clear that Palmer and Whitehall have an easy rapport.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

Around Iron Mountain his rapport with the creatures of the forest was legendary.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.