Use of humbled
I sent off a comment to my senator (USA) and received a standard reply. Shown below is just a snip. It doesn't read well and I'm wondering if there is an actual error in grammar. I never learned grammar. I learned by growing up in an English speaking community and that's all I know; does it sound right. Here is the paragraph. Please note the use of humbled:
I continue to be humbled to be your Senator, and one of the most important parts of my job is listening to the people of Minnesota. I am here in our nation’s capital to do the public’s business. I hope you will contact me again about matters of concern to you.
It seems like it should read something like "I continue to be humbled BY YOUR..."
Thank you
Top answer
To be humbled is to be abased. His choice of words is unfortunate however he frames them, but "to be humbled to be" is indeed bad even if that's what you mean.
- To be humbled is to be abased.
- His choice of words is unfortunate however he frames them, but "to be humbled to be" is indeed bad even if that's what you mean.
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To be humbled is to be abased. His choice of words is unfortunate however he frames them, but "to be humbled to be" is indeed bad even if that's what you mean.
0scarf chalk 53I continue to be humbled to be your Senator
Ooph!
humbled: subdued or brought low in condition or status; humiliated
In my opinion this is an incorrect usage of 'humbled'.
Maybe the senator meant 'honored'?
As already mentioned above, that repetitive "to be ... to be" is also a lapse of good judgment.
CJ
0I agree with you. It should be eg
I continue to be humbled by the people of Minnesota's choice of me to serve them in the Senate.
Clive
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