English dictionary
quest
nounPronunciation
kwɛst
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of searching for something
noun
- a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
verb
- express the need or desire for
verb
- seek alms, as for religious purposes
verb
- bark with prolonged noises, of dogs
verb
- search the trail of (game)
verb
- make a search (for)
Example sentences
a quest for diamonds
the pursuit of love
life is more than the pursuance of fame
a quest for wealth
She requested an extra bed in her room
She called for room service
when you call, always ask for Mary
The dog went off and quested
Things that die with their eyes open and questing
The animal came questing through the forest