rapport

Meaning

A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.

A close and harmonious relationship in which people understand each other's feelings or ideas.

A close and harmonious relationship where people understand each other well.

Example Sentences

The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.

He has a good rapport with his colleagues.

The teacher quickly built a strong rapport with her students.

Example Expressions

establish rapport

Synonyms

connection, understanding, affinity, relationship, harmony, bond, fellowship

Entry 1

connection, understanding, affinity

Entry 2

connection, relationship, harmony

Entry 3

connection, bond, relationship, understanding, fellowship

Antonyms

disconnection, misunderstanding, disharmony, alienation, discord, conflict, hostility

Entry 1

disconnection, misunderstanding, disharmony

Entry 2

disconnection, alienation, discord

Entry 3

discord, conflict, hostility

Collocations

build rapport, establish rapport, develop rapport, rapport with clients