rapport
word
Definition
A friendly and trusting relationship where people understand each other well.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in professional or academic settings to describe positive connections. Common collocations: 'build rapport', 'establish rapport', 'good rapport with'. More formal than 'friendship'; 'rapport' focuses on mutual understanding and communication.
Spanish: empatía - relación cercanaPortuguese (BR): afinidade - boa relaçãoPortuguese (PT): afinidade - boa relaçãoChinese (Simplified): 融洽 - 良好关系Chinese (Traditional): 融洽 - 良好關係Hindi: सौहार्दपूर्ण संबंधArabic: علاقة جيدة - انسجام
Example Sentences
Building rapport takes time.
basic
The teacher has a good rapport with her students.
basic
They have excellent rapport and work well together.
basic
It’s important to build rapport with clients to earn their trust.
natural
Interviewers always try to develop rapport at the start of a conversation.
natural
After just one meeting, they already had great rapport.
natural