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Synonyms & Similar Words
harmony
understanding
connection
relationship
affinity
bond
tie
link
association
friendship
camaraderie
accord
consensus
agreement
unity
togetherness
cooperation
collaboration
mutualism
symbiosis
empathy
sympathy
congruence
consonance
resonance
harmony
concord
amity
conciliation
reconciliation
rapprochement
entente
alliance
partnership
rapporteur
correspondence
correlation
coordination
communication
communion
Meaning of Rapport
According to Oxford Dictionary, rapport refers to a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines rapport as a relation marked by harmony, conformity, accord, or affinity
- Cambridge Dictionary describes rapport as a good understanding or relationship between two or more people, especially one that makes them able to work or communicate well together
Example Uses
- The team leader established a good rapport with her colleagues, which helped them work efficiently together
- The therapist tried to build rapport with the patient to make them feel more comfortable during the session
- The company's customer service team is trained to create rapport with clients to resolve issues effectively
- The teacher's ability to establish rapport with her students made her a popular and effective educator
- The diplomat's rapport with the foreign leader helped to ease tensions between the two countries
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
discord
disagreement
conflict
strife
antagonism
hostility
animosity
enmity
alienation
isolation
separation
division
detachment
disconnection
disaffection
estrangement
coolness
chill
distance
reserve
aloofness
indifference
antipathy
apathy
dislike
distrust
mistrust
suspicion
animus
rancor
acrimony
bitterness
resentment