raˈpō(ə)r, rəˈ-, -ȯ(ə)r, -ōə, -ȯ(ə) sometimes “+t or ( before a vowel ) d. noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, relation, connection, ratio, rapport, from rapporter to bring back, yield, produce, refer, ascribe, report, from Old French raporter to bring back, from re- + aporter to bring — more at apport
1. : relation ; especially : relation characterized by harmony, conformity, accord, or affinity
bring one into closer rapport with his environment
— compare en rapport
2. : confidence of a subject in the operator (as in hypnotism, psychotherapy, mental testing) with willingness to cooperate