Definition Synonyms
Definition of mutual - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
reciprocalreciprocal, given and received by each side
- They exchanged mutual smiles..
2.
relationshipshared by two or more parties
- They have a mutual interest in music.
3.
financeTECH. UK owned by members, not shareholdersTECH. UK
- The mutual insurance company returned profits to its members.
Noun
1.
social mediaRare person who follows and is followed by another onlineRare
- They became mutuals on Instagram last year.
2.
businessTECH. UK organization owned by its members, sharing profitsTECH. UK
- The insurance company operates as a mutual.
Expressions with mutual
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exchange of praise between people to boost egos
The meeting was just mutual backslapping among the executives.
reciprocal exchange of favors or support
Their friendship was based on mutual back-scratching.
both people share the same feeling
When she said she liked him, he replied, 'The feeling is mutual.'.
group excessively praising each other insincerely
The committee turned into a mutual admiration society.
with everyone involved agreeing to the decision
The contract was ended by mutual agreement.
with agreement from everyone involved
The contract was ended by mutual consent.
same emotion is shared by both people
I like you, and the feelings are mutual.
reciprocal emotional connection between individuals
The mutual affection between the siblings grew stronger over the years.
shared decision between two or more parties
They reached a mutual agreement to end the contract.
shared link or association between people
Their mutual connection was their alma mater.
friend shared by two or more people
John is a mutual friend of both Sarah and Mike.
the way two or more entities interact
The mutual relations between the two countries have improved.
shared comprehension between people or groups
The treaty was based on mutual understanding.
both people felt the same way
When they met, the feeling was mutual.
shared help or support that people or groups give each other
The two communities relied on mutual assistance during the flood.
state of reciprocal resistance or conflict
The mutual opposition between the two parties was evident.
shared success and well-being among a group
The community worked together for mutual prosperity.
bank owned by depositors and operated for their benefit
She deposited her savings into the mutual savings bank for better interest rates..
organization owned by members for mutual benefit
The mutual society offers low-interest loans to its members.
situation where people or groups give help and care to each other
Their friendship was built on mutual support during difficult times.
likeness between two or more things
The twins have a mutual resemblance.
voluntary exchange of resources for mutual benefit
Communities thrive on mutual aid and support.
situation where two parties can destroy each other
Their rivalry was a mutual assured destruction scenario.
formal accord where parties accept each other's rules approvals or decisions
The countries signed an agreement on mutual recognition of safety certificates.
Origin of mutual
Latin, mutuus (borrowed) + -al (pertaining to)
Terms with mutual included in their meaning
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reciprocal
used to show mutual actions or feelings
relationship
person with whom one shares mutual affection
reciprocal
used for mutual actions among a group
agreements
agreement between parties for mutual benefit
response
used to express mutual feelings or actions
mutual responsibility
shows that two people are responsible for something
social circle
mutual friend within a group or community
positive interaction
connection with mutual goodwill and cooperation
relationship
connection marked by mutual respect
language learning
method of learning languages through mutual practice
relationship
indicating mutual action or relationship
mutual decision
accepted by everyone after a shared decision or opinion
partnership
join forces with another for mutual benefit
mutual deal
agreement or understanding between parties
negotiation
reach an agreement by mutual concessions
joint effort
involving mutual assistance in working toward a common goal
relationship
having a mutual relationship or connection
mutual transfer
given and received reciprocally
mutual influence
mutual or reciprocal action or influence
social
group of people connected for mutual benefit
mutual decision
mutually accepted or decided
relationship
form a partnership for mutual benefit
mutual blaming
situation where people blame each other to avoid responsibility
partnership
connection between companies for mutual benefit
Examples of mutual in a sentence
They had a mutual understanding about the project. We discovered a mutual love for hiking. The mutual bank offered lower interest rates to its members. Members of the mutual fund received annual dividends. We exchanged messages and became mutuals on Twitter. Finding mutuals on TikTok helped grow my network.
They decided to convert the bank into a mutual. Joining a mutual can offer financial benefits.
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- French:mutuel, abonné réciproque, ...
- German:gegenseitig, gegenseitiger Follower, ...
- Italian:mutuo, amico reciproco, ...
- Spanish:mutuo, seguidor mutuo, ...
- Portuguese:mútuo, seguidor mútuo, ...
- Chinese:相互的, 互粉, ...
- Japanese:相互の, 相互フォロワー, ...
- Arabic:مُتَبَادَل, مُتَابِع مُتَبَادَل, ...
- Hebrew:הֲדָדִי, מִיוּט׳וֹאַל, ...
- Russian:взаимный, взаимный подписчик, ...
- Ukrainian:взаємний, взаємний підписник, ...
- Hindi:पारस्परिक, म्यूचुअल, ...
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