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rapport definition

rap·port (ra pôr, rə-)

noun

relationship; esp., a close or sympathetic relationship; agreement; harmony

Etymology: Fr < OFr raport, agreement, accord, lit., a bringing back < raporter, to bring back < re- (< L re-), again + aporter, to bring < L apportare < ad-, to + portare, to carry: see port

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rapport

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rapport Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • establish: She can quickly establish a good rapport with the children she works with.

Preposition: between

  • tutor: Providing Feedback [ 1 % ] by rjm1, 12 July 2006 11:31 Feedback helps to build up a rapport between tutor and learner.

Adjective modifier

  • instant: Her huge sparkling eyes create an instant rapport with her audience.

Modifies a noun

  • building: Work on rapport building, make the customer feel they are your equal, rather than your pupil.

Noun used with modifier

  • boost: The united states congress is a good boost rapport.

Preposition: with

  • interviewer: How to create a rapport with the interviewers & deliver your answers in a natural manner.
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