C1nounrelationshipswork
US/ræˈpɔːr/
UK/ræˈpɔː/
a friendly relationship in which people understand each other and communicate well
In context
Good teachers build a rapport with their students from the first lesson.
The two presenters have a great rapport, which makes the show fun to watch.
Sales staff need to establish rapport with customers before talking about prices.
Words that go with rapport
verb + noun
- build rapportSmall talk helps you build rapport with new colleagues.
- establish rapportDoctors try to establish rapport with nervous patients.
- develop a rapportOver the years, the two scientists developed a close rapport.
noun + preposition
- rapport withShe has an excellent rapport with her team.
adjective + noun
- good rapportThere was good rapport between the two leaders.
- close rapportHe formed a close rapport with his mentor.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I have a good rapport to my boss.Correct: I have a good rapport with my boss.