Use the drop-down menus to identify the definition of humble used in each sentence.

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✔ 2. (adj.) simple; He was not ashamed of his humble background, even when he became successful: 2. (adj.) simple; The cruel king hoped to humble his enemies in the battle: 3. (verb) to humiliate or lower someone; Accepting her award, the humble celebrity said her success was all due to her mother: 1. (adj.) modest, not proud

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