rapport
noun
Simple meaning
A friendly understanding between people.
Pronunciation
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rapawrSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹæˈpɔɹ
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Definition
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noun
A relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people
A relationship of mutual trust and respect; a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.
Relation; proportion; conformity.
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How this word commonly comes across.
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This meaning: A relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people
Used this way, rapport is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It turns up most in relationships contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Relationships
Nearby words
- accord , a specialist term, precise but narrower
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Sense: relationship of mutual understanding
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