rapport

Meanings

• noun

  a close and harmonious relationship between people or between a person and an object, characterized by mutual understanding and trust.

  - "The salesperson built a rapport with the customer before making the sale."
  - "The team had a great rapport, which helped them work together effectively."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹæˈpoʊɹ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=711685"

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Synonyms

accord , correspondence

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rapport
tapestry , hapless , napper , harpsichord , marzipan

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Variants

List of all variants of rapport that leads to same result
rapport , rapports

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Etymology

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From French rapprocher ‘bring near’, from rapprocher ‘approach, draw near’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rapport' is often used in the field of psychology to describe the relationship between a therapist and their client.

2. Rapport can be built both in person and online, through effective communication and empathetic listening.

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Related Concepts

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1. communication: Rapport is closely related to effective communication, as it requires mutual understanding and trust between parties.

2. empathy: Empathy is a key component of building rapport, as it involves understanding and responding to the emotions and perspectives of others.

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Quotes

Quotes by authors and personalities

1. 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,{it}Smithsonian{/it},May 1998

2. … 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,{it}The Russian Elite{/it},1993

3. 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,{it}The Language of the American South{/it},1985

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of rapport is often used to describe the connection between characters. In music, it refers to the blending of different instruments or voices to create a harmonious sound.

How to Memorize "rapport"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people sitting in a circle, all facing each other and nodding in agreement. This represents the mutual understanding and trust that is present in a strong rapport.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rapport' with the word 'harmony'. This will help you remember that rapport is characterized by mutual understanding and agreement between parties.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym R-A-P-P-O-R-T: Respect, Acceptance, Patience, Perspective, Open-mindedness, Reliability, Trust.

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