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- [ra-pawr, -pohr, ruh-]
- /ræˈpɔr, -ˈpoʊr, rə-/
- /ræˈpɔːr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ra-pawr, -pohr, ruh-]
- /ræˈpɔr, -ˈpoʊr, rə-/
Definitions of rapport word
- noun rapport relation; connection, especially harmonious or sympathetic relation: a teacher trying to establish close rapport with students. 1
- noun rapport good relationship 1
- singular noun rapport If two people or groups have a rapport, they have a good relationship in which they are able to understand each other's ideas or feelings very well. 0
- noun rapport a sympathetic relationship or understanding 0
- noun rapport relationship; esp., a close or sympathetic relationship; agreement; harmony 0
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Origin of rapport
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
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)
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Parts of speech for Rapport
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rapport popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
rapport usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rapport
noun rapport
- acquaintanceship — a person known to one, but usually not a close friend.
- affinity — If you have an affinity with someone or something, you feel that you are similar to them or that you know and understand them very well.
- agapae — the love of God or Christ for humankind.
- agapai — the love of God or Christ for humankind.
- amicability — characterized by or showing goodwill; friendly; peaceable: an amicable settlement.
Antonyms for rapport
noun rapport
- animosity — Animosity is a strong feeling of dislike and anger. Animosities are feelings of this kind.
- antagonism — Antagonism between people is hatred or dislike between them. Antagonisms are instances of this.
- antipathy — Antipathy is a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone or something.
- aversion — If you have an aversion to someone or something, you dislike them very much.
- despites — in spite of; notwithstanding.
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