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rapport (ruh POHR, (s) (noun), rapports (pl)
1. A favorable relationship that includes mutual trust, understanding, emotional affinity, and communication: The staff at the office had developed a good rapport with their administrator.

Tim's teacher always established good rapport with her students.

2. Etymology: from Old French rapporter, "to bring back"; from re-, "again" + apporter, "to bring"; from Latin apportare, "to bring"; from ad-, "to" + portare, "to carry".
A harmonious relationship.
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A sympathetic harmony.
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A sympathetic relationship.
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A common interest.
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en rapport (adjective) (not comparable)
A reference to someone who is in agreement and harmony with other people: The en rapport group of business officials are in accord about how to maintain their objectives for better products.
Relating to being in harmony with nature, etc.
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rapport (s) (noun), reports (pl)
A positive, harmonious relationship among colleagues or friends: The rapport associated with the teachers was obvious to the students who attended the school.
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