1. RAPPORT, N.
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{dag}1. Report, talk. Obs. rare{em}1.

    2. a. Reference, relationship; connexion, correspondence,
conformity. Also, harmonious accord, co-ordination. Now freq. used of
relations between persons. in rapport: (see 3.)

  The quots. show that Johnson was mistaken in supposing that Temple was
the introducer and sole user of the word.

    b. spec. A state in which mesmeric action can be exercised by one
person on another. Hence, a feeling of sympathy and co-operation between
therapist and patient or tester and subject that is considered necessary
for successful therapy or psychological testing. Also attrib. and Comb.

    3. In Fr. phr. en rapport, in a state of rapport or close and
harmonious relation; in sympathy, in harmony. Usu. of persons.

    {dag}4. Comb. rapport-work (tr. F. ouvrage de rapport), inlaid or
mosaic work. Obs.

2. RAPPORT, V.
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Obs. rare{em}1.

    intr. To relate to.