quest
/kwest/
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Definition
Noun:
- A long or arduous search for something: A "quest" typically refers to a challenging journey or pursuit undertaken to find or achieve something important, often with a sense of purpose or adventure.
- A medieval expedition by a knight: Historically, a "quest" was a chivalrous mission undertaken by a knight, often to achieve a specific goal like finding a holy object.
Verb:
- To search for something: The act of seeking something, often with effort and determination.
- (Of a dog or other animal) to search for game or prey: Used specifically for animals, particularly hunting dogs, following a scent or trail.
- (Archaic) To ask for or seek something, such as alms.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- His lifelong quest for knowledge led him to many libraries.
- The knight embarked on a quest to find the Holy Grail.
Verb:
- They quested for the source of the mysterious river.
- The hounds quested through the underbrush, following the scent.
Advanced Usage
"In quest of": In search of; trying to find.
- She traveled the world in quest of rare botanical specimens.
"Quest for": The pursuit of a particular goal or object.
- The scientist's quest for a cure was finally successful.
Variants and Related Words
- Question (n/v): An inquiry or interrogation. (While related etymologically, it is a distinct word with different primary meanings).
- Questing (adj): Searching or seeking.
- She had a questing mind, always eager to learn new things.
Synonyms
- Search: A systematic attempt to find something.
- Pursuit: The action of following or chasing something.
- Expedition: A journey undertaken for a specific purpose, especially exploration.
Related Phrasal Verbs
(Note: "Quest" is not commonly used in standard phrasal verb constructions. Its verbal use is typically standalone.)
Related Idioms
- Holy Grail quest: A very difficult or almost impossible pursuit of an ideal or goal, originating from the medieval legends of the quest for the Holy Grail.
- Finding a unified theory of physics is the holy grail quest for many scientists.
Noun
- the act of searching for something
- a quest for diamonds
- a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
- the pursuit of love
- life is more than the pursuance of fame
- a quest for wealth
Verb
- express the need or desire for; ask for
- She requested an extra bed in her room
- She called for room service
- seek alms, as for religious purposes
- bark with prolonged noises, of dogs
- search the trail of (game)
- The dog went off and quested
- make a search (for)
- Things that die with their eyes open and questing
- The animal came questing through the forest