Word of the Day - rapport
Updated: Jul 8, 2021
rapport – r ae o ao
A close and harmonious relationship in which people understand each others feelings and communicate well
The teacher had an excellent rapport with the class.
Definition noun
relation; connection, especially harmonious or sympathetic relation:
How to Pronounce
Synonyms for rapport
fellowship, camaraderie, understanding.
Dictionary Entries near rapport
rappen, rappé pie, rapper, rapping, Rappist, rapport, rapporteur, rapprochement, rapscallion, rap session, rap sheet
First known usage
1530–40; <French, derivative of rapporter “to bring back, report,” equivalent to r(e)- re- + apporter (Old French aporter, from Latin apportāre, equivalent to ap-ap-1 + portāre “to carry”; see port5)
