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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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Pakistan's powerful army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has built up a personal rapport with US President Donald Trump.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Making an effort to build some rapport outside of work might improve how you interact about your role.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Titone said Epstein eventually called him to discuss Brunel’s suit and tried to build a rapport, bonding over their shared Brooklyn roots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

“Only to an invader. If we pet them, we’ll create a rapport and they’ll become our friends.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin