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Words in harmony: contrasting "affinity" and "rapport"
Reviewed and edited by 
Lloyd Cooper 06/10/2024, 10:24
Lloyd Cooper 06/10/2024, 10:24English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "affinity" and "rapport" refer to a positive connection or relationship between people or things, characterized by mutual understanding, sympathy, or attraction.
What is different?
"Affinity" often implies a natural liking or inherent connection, which can be between people or even broader concepts like affinity for a type of music. "Rapport", on the other hand, specifically refers to a harmonious or sympathetic relationship between people, often built through interaction and communication.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Affinity- She felt an immediate affinity for the new city she moved to.
- His affinity for classical music began when he was a child.
- The therapist quickly established a rapport with her patient.
- Building a good rapport with your colleagues can improve teamwork.
Difference
