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View usage for: (kwest) Word forms: plural questscountable noun [NOUN to-infinitive]A quest is a long and difficult search for something. [literary] My quest for a better bank continues. [+ for] ...his quest to find true love. See in quest of (kwɛst) noun1. the act or an instance of looking for or seeking; search a quest for diamonds 2. (in medieval romance) an expedition by a knight or company of knights to accomplish some prescribed task, such as finding the Holy Grail 3. the object of a search; goal or target my quest is the treasure of the king 4. rare a collection of alms verb (mainly intr)5. (foll by for or after) to go in search (of) 7. (of gun dogs or hounds)b. to bay when in pursuit of game 9. (also tr) archaic to go in search of (a thing); seek or pursue Derived forms quester (ˈquester) noun questing (ˈquesting) adjective questingly (ˈquestingly) adverb Word origin C14: from Old French queste, from Latin quaesita sought, from quaerere to seek quest in American English (kwɛst) noun1. a seeking; hunt; pursuit 2. in medieval romance, a chivalric journey undertaken by a knight in order to procure or achieve a particular object or end 3. any journey or undertaking in pursuit of a typically lofty or noble goal 4. Archaic a jury of inquest verb intransitive5. to follow the track of game, or to bay in pursuit of game, as hounds do Derived forms quester (ˈquester) noun Word origin ME < OFr queste < ML questa < VL * quaesita, thing sought for < L quaesitus, pp. of quaerere, to seek, ask, inquire Examples of 'quest' in a sentencequest British English: quest NOUN A quest is a long and difficult search for something. My quest for a better bank continues. - American English: quest
- Brazilian Portuguese: busca
- Chinese: > 搜寻长久而艰难的
- European Spanish: búsqueda
- French: quête
- German: Suche
- Italian: ricerca
- Japanese: 探求
- Korean: 탐구
- European Portuguese: busca
- Latin American Spanish: búsqueda
Chinese translation of 'quest' n (c) quest (for sth) (对(對)某物的)探寻(尋) ((duì mǒuwù de) tànxún)
Definition a looking for or seeking his quest to find true love Sir Guy the Seeker came on his quest to Dunstanburgh Castle. Additional synonymsDefinition a project or undertaking, esp. one that requires boldness or effort Horse breeding is a risky enterprise. Synonyms venture, operation, project, adventure, undertaking, programme, pursuit, endeavouran exploration of Celtic mythology Synonyms investigation, study, research, survey, search, inquiry, analysis, examination, probe, inspection, scrutiny, once-over (informal) Definition the act or an instance of hunting The couple had helped in the hunt for the lost hiker. Synonyms search, hunting, investigation, chase, pursuit, quest- quench
- querulous
- query
- quest
- question
- questionable
- questionnaire
Additional synonymsDefinition the process of travelling from one place to another a journey from Manchester to Plymouth Synonyms trip, drive, tour, flight, excursion, progress, cruise, passage, trek, outing, expedition, voyage, ramble, jaunt, peregrination, travelDefinition a task or duty that a person believes he or she must achieve He viewed his mission in life as protecting the weak from evil. Synonyms task, work, calling, business, job, office, charge, goal, operation, commission, trust, aim, purpose, duty, undertaking, pursuit, quest, assignment, vocation, errandDefinition a journey or long search made for sentimental reasons a pilgrimage to the Catholic shrine at Lourdes Synonyms journey, tour, trip, mission, expedition, crusade, excursion, hajj Definition the act of pursuing individuals in pursuit of their dreamsthe pursuit of happiness Synonyms quest, seeking, search, aim, aspiration, striving towards Definition a task or enterprise Organizing the show has been a massive undertaking. Synonyms task, business, operation, project, game, attempt, effort, affair, venture, enterprise, endeavourDefinition a long journey by sea or in space She aims to follow Amundsen's voyage to Antarctica. Synonyms journey, travels, trip, passage, expedition, crossing, sail, cruise, excursion |