Definition: come to one's mind; suggest itself
Usage: It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary; A great idea then came to her
Synonyms: occur
Definition: to be found to exist
Usage: sexism occurs in many workplaces; precious stones occur in a large area in Brazil
Similar words: appear, come along
Definition: come into being or existence, or appear on the scene
Usage: Then the computer came along and changed our lives; Homo sapiens appeared millions of years ago