rapport

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A relationship of mutual trust and respect; a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.

   He always tried to maintain a rapport with his customers.

2. 2
   noun

   Relation; proportion; conformity.

   'Tis obvious enough, what rapport there is, and muſt ever be, between the Thoughts and Words, the Conceptions and Languages of every Country, [...]

3. 3
   noun

   a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people

Etymology

Borrowed from French rapport. Doublet of report.