English Reference
Idiom idiom

choose to do sth


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


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