humble
adjective
not proud or arrogant; modest.
have humbled
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present perfectof humble.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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I am spending more time with friends and family, who have humbled me with their love and support.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2024
The injuries have humbled DeChambeau, who tossed out an 80% figure when asked how close he was to being 100%.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 5, 2022
COVID-19 might have humbled Peter Diamandis, entrepreneur and founder of the X Prize Foundation, he suggests in a 2/12/21 blog post.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 19, 2021
But the subsequent summertime spikes in disease have humbled the Golden State, and epidemiologists and other public health experts said the only way to prevent surges is to learn from past failure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2020
Thanks mainly to Daniel Burnham the city had proved it could accomplish something marvelous against obstacles that by any measure should have humbled the builders.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
