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quest
noun
verb
the act of searching for something
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kwɛst
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noun
the act of searching for something
“a quest for diamonds”
noun
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
“the pursuit of love”
verb
express the need or desire for
“She requested an extra bed in her room”
verb
seek alms, as for religious purposes
verb
bark with prolonged noises, of dogs
verb
search the trail of (game)
“The dog went off and quested”
verb
make a search (for)
“Things that die with their eyes open and questing”
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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
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