Definition of RAPPORT

Examples of rapport in a Sentence

Carter had some conventional assets. Although he was a southerner, he had an easy rapport with blacks and the early support of some key black leaders in his home state … — Jack W. Germond, Fat Man in a Middle Seat, 2002 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, Smithsonian, May 1998 … 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, The Russian Elite, 1993 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, The Language of the American South, 1985 He quickly developed a good rapport with the other teachers. She works hard to build rapport with her patients. There is a lack of rapport between the members of the group.

Recent Examples on the Web

What impressed throughout Friday’s performance, with Mario Venzago on the podium ensuring a close rapport between soloist and ensemble, was the integrity Armstrong brought to the score. — Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, "A May of Mozart and other treats from BSO, Freiburg Baroque Orchestra," 23 May 2018 Building an early rapport, especially with Victor Oladipo, would serve as the cement needed to solidify the franchise’s new young cornerstones. — Jake Fischer, SI.com, "Pacers Building Block Myles Turner is a Star Wars Legos Master," 21 Mar. 2018 An officer should try to establish a rapport and speak slowly and calmly. — Marvin Fong, cleveland.com, "Give Kids a Smile Day at CWRU (photos)," 2 Feb. 2018 The rapport between Eddie and Venom is ultimately the film’s most effective emotional element. — Bryan Bishop, The Verge, "Venom is a bizarre and baffling mess," 3 Oct. 2018 But while personal rapport can certainly be an asset in international diplomacy, getting along for the sake of getting along doesn’t necessarily advance America’s strategic interests. — Jen Kirby, Vox, "Mattis’s resignation was a scathing indictment of Trump’s foreign policy," 21 Dec. 2018 But the now-former secretary failed to persuade Trump to see things his way on each of those issues, despite his good rapport with the president. — Alex Ward, Vox, "James Mattis, the last “adult” in the Trump administration, resigns as defense secretary," 20 Dec. 2018 Meanwhile, Russia and Turkey have come a long way in restoring their rapport since the Turkish military shot down a Russian military jet in 2015 along the Turkish-Syrian border. — Fox News, "In familiar dance, Turkey warms to Russia as US ties unravel," 27 Aug. 2018 After sitting out last season, Giles has ascended to the top of pecking order for the Tigers, with the hope that his rapport with Ohio State graduate transfer Joe Burrow adds a slice of explosiveness to LSU’s often predictable offense. — Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, "College football's best wide receivers for 2018," 10 July 2018

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