Meaning & use
rapport
A close, harmonious relationship in which people understand each other's feelings and communicate easily.
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The therapist quickly built rapport with her new client during the first session.
Good teachers know how to establish rapport with students on the very first day.
A note on using this word
Rapport is typically built over time through mutual trust and is often used with verbs like build, establish, or develop.
Words with a similar meaning
connectionunderstanding
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