NYT Dictionary

RAPPORT

/ɹæˈpɔɹ/
Nounrap-PORTrap-port · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

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.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French rapport. Doublet of report.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

accordcorrespondenceresonanceaccordanceadditionadjunctaffairsaffiliationaffinityagape

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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