ENGLISH
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choose to do sth

idiom
Meaning

to decide to do something because you want to, rather than being forced.


Examples
SIMPLE

I choose to do my homework before dinner.

CONTEXTUAL

You can choose to do the extra project if you want a higher grade in this class.

COMPLEX

Even when faced with difficult circumstances, she continued to choose to do what she believed was right for her community.

Last updated April 22, 2026