/ra pawr", -pohr", reuh-/ , n.
relation; connection, esp. harmonious or sympathetic relation: a teacher trying to establish close rapport with students.
[ 1530-40; rapporter to bring back, report, equiv. to r ( e- ) RE- + apporter (OF aporter apportare, equiv. to ap- AP- 1 + portare to carry; see PORT 5 ) ]
Syn . fellowship, camaraderie, understanding.