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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

"We just lost that rapport with lecturers when we were meeting on Teams, not in person," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

"There is apparently a good chemistry, a good personal rapport," Jaffrelot said.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

Did your mom have a bad rapport with someone at work, maybe?

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie