quest

noun
UK: /kwest/
US: /kwest/

  1. A long and difficult search for something.

    1. The quest for gold led them far away.
    2. His quest to find true love continues even after many years.

  2. A journey made in search of something.

    1. The knights went on a quest.
    2. They embarked on a quest to find the lost city of Eldorado.

Synonyms

journey search pursuit hunt adventure expedition
quest intransitive-verb

  1. To search for something.

    1. People quest for happiness.
    2. Many people quest after fame and fortune, but often find disappointment.

  2. To go on a journey to find something.

    1. They quested to find the magic ring.
    2. The hero quested through dangerous lands in search of the dragon's treasure.
quest transitive-verb

  1. To actively seek or pursue something specific.

    1. She quested knowledge.
    2. The company quested new opportunities in the global market to grow.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "quest" in English means: A long and difficult search for something., A journey made in search of something..

The phonetic transcription of "quest" is /kwest/ in British English and /kwest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "quest": journey, search, pursuit, hunt, adventure, expedition.

Example usage of "quest": "The quest for gold led them far away.". More examples on the page.