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mutual
Adjective
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If something is mutual mathx/math does it to mathy/math, and mathy/math does it to mathx/math.
The working relationship between the two men was based on a mutual respect.
She hated him, and the feeling was mutual.
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A mutual friend, agreement, etc. is one that is shared between two or more people.
I learned of her accident through a mutual friend.
influence
Noun
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An influence is a force that causes something to happen or for someone to do something.
has been quite an influence on .
The works of have always been an influence on my artistic career.
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An influence is also power to affect or change someone or something by means of position or power.
Sometimes, I feel like my parents have so much control that everything and everyone in the world is under their influence!
It is very dangerous to drive under the influence of alcohol.
influence
Verb
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If you influence something, you are forcing something to happen or for someone to do something.
Doesn't this calm music just influence you to frolic in a meadow?
has been known to influence a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
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If you influence something, you can also be changing or swaying it.
Vote-stacking can heavily influence an election.
Conditions in the atmosphere influence weather.