suggest itself

phrase

somewhat formal, of an idea, plan, etc.
: to be thought of : to seem or become obvious
No good solution suggested itself.

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“Suggest itself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suggest%20itself. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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