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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"He built a rapport with me. There was no rush," she says.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Though they have developed a personal rapport with the president, Curran and his team must also contend with his temper when informed about restrictions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

How did you develop rapport with him, as actors?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Pakistan, which has deep cultural and religious ties with neighbouring Iran and whose leaders share close personal rapport with Trump, will facilitate both sides.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Yet that very same rapport also got him into trouble.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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