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rapport

noun

rap·port ra-ˈpȯr
rə-

pluralrapports
Synonyms of rapport
: a friendly, harmonious relationship
especially : a relationship characterized by agreement, mutual understanding, or empathy that makes communication possible or easy

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The word rapport bears a resemblance to a more common English word, report, which is no coincidence: both words come ultimately from the Latin verb portare, meaning "to carry," and both traveled through French words meaning "to bring back" on their way to English. Report has been in use since the 14th century, when it entered Middle English by way of Anglo-French. Rapport was first used in the mid-15th century as a synonym of report in its "account or statement" meaning, but that meaning had become obsolete by the mid-19th century. It wasn't until the early 20th century that English speakers borrowed rapport back from French in the meaning of "a friendly, harmonious relationship." We're happy to report that rapport has since flourished, and we trust this friendly word will stick around a while.

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Examples of rapport in a Sentence

The name "horse whisperer" appears to be an ancient one from the British Isles, given to people whose rapport with horses seemed almost mystical.—Paul Trachtman, Smithsonian, May 1998

… is said to have established an unusual rapport with the Afghan officers through demonstrating his respect for their traditions and way of life.—Carey Schofield, The Russian Elite, 1993

Moreover, I shall … be arguing that the strength of even the more formal Southern writers stems from their knowledge of and rapport with the language spoken by the unlettered.—Cleanth Brooks, The Language of the American South, 1985

He quickly developed a good rapport with the other teachers.

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Word History

Etymology
French, from rapporter to bring back, refer, from Old French raporter to bring back, from re- + aporter to bring, from Latin apportare, from ad- ad- + portare to carry — more at FARE
First Known Use
1923, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of rapport was in 1923
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[size=49]rapport[/size]
[size=31]noun[/size]
rap·port ra-ˈpō(ə)r
-ˈpȯ(ə)r

: a friendly relationship

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[size=49]rapport[/size]
[size=31]noun[/size]
rap·port ra-ˈpȯ(ə)r, rə-
: harmonious accord or relation that fosters cooperation, communication, or trust
rapport between a patient and psychotherapist

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