rapport
noun /ræˈpɔː(r)/
/ræˈpɔːr/
[singular, uncountable]- a friendly relationship in which people understand each other very well
- rapport with somebody She understood the importance of establishing a close rapport with clients.
- rapport between A and B Honesty is essential if there is to be good rapport between patient and therapist.
- There was little rapport between the two women.
- She felt an instant rapport between them.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- close
- easy
- friendly
- …
- build
- create
- develop
- …
- rapport between
- rapport with
Word Originmid 17th cent.: French, from rapporter ‘bring back’.