quest

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Pronunciation
/kwษ›st/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A journey or effort in pursuit of a goal (often lengthy, ambitious, or fervent); a mission.

2 Definition

The act of seeking, or looking after anything; attempt to find or obtain; search; pursuit.

Example Sentences
  • to rove in quest of game, of a lost child, of property, etc.
3 Definition

Request; desire; solicitation.

4 Definition

A group of people making search or inquiry.

5 Definition

Inquest; jury of inquest.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To seek or pursue a goal; to undertake a mission or job.

2 Definition

To search for; to examine.

3 Definition

(of a tick) To locate and attach to a host animal.