quest meaning and definition

QUEST noun

Definition of quest (noun)

1. a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
   • "the pursuit of love"; "life is more than the pursuance of fame"; "a quest for wealth"
   • synonyms: pursuance, pursuit
2. the act of searching for something
   • "a quest for diamonds"
   • synonyms: seeking

QUEST verb

Definition of quest (verb)

1. make a search (for)
   • "Things that die with their eyes open and questing"; "The animal came questing through the forest"
2. search the trail of (game)
   • "The dog went off and quested"
3. bark with prolonged noises, of dogs
   • synonyms: bay
4. seek alms, as for religious purposes
5. express the need or desire for; ask for
   • "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service"
   • synonyms: bespeak, call for, request