quest

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As a noun, quest means a journey or effort in pursuit of a goal (often lengthy, ambitious, or fervent). As a verb, it means seek or pursue a goal.

Meanings of quest

15 meanings

A journey or effort in pursuit of a goal (often lengthy, ambitious, or fervent); a mission.
The act of seeking, or looking after anything; attempt to find or obtain; search; pursuit.
“to rove in quest of game, of a lost child, of property, etc.”
educationA short test.
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”
Similar: pursuit, pursuance
The act of searching for something
“a quest for diamonds”
Similar: seeking

Older and rare meanings (3)

To seek or pursue a goal; to undertake a mission or job.
To search for something; to seek.
entomologyof a tickTo locate and attach to a host animal.
Search the trail of (game)
“The dog went off and quested”
Bark with prolonged noises, of dogs
Similar: bay
Seek alms, as for religious purposes
Express the need or desire for
“She requested an extra bed in her room”
“She called for room service”
“when you call, always ask for Mary”
Similar: request, ask for, bespeak, call for