The boy smiled broadly as he received his gift.

Meaning: This sentence describes the boy's wide smile expressing his happiness at receiving a gift.

Choice of Words: Smiled means to form a smile with the mouth. Broadly means in a wide or extensive manner. Received means to take or get something that is given or offered. Gift is something given without expecting payment. This sentence conveys the boy's delight upon receiving a present.

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