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quest

[kwest]

quest Definition

  • 1a long or arduous search for something
  • 2an adventurous expedition undertaken by a knight or knights to secure or achieve something
  • 3an act or instance of asking

Using quest: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quest" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He embarked on a quest to find the lost city.

  • Example

    The knight went on a quest to rescue the princess.

  • Example

    She was on a quest for knowledge.

  • Example

    I am on a quest to find the perfect pizza.

quest Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using quest

  • on a wild-goose chase

    engaged in a futile search or pursuit

    Example

    I think we're on a wild-goose chase with this investigation.

  • the point beyond which progress or survival is impossible

    Example

    We've reached the end of the line in our quest for a cure.

  • something that is very hard or impossible to find

    Example

    Trying to find my keys in this mess is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Phrases with quest

  • an intense desire for control or authority

    Example

    His quest for power led him to make some questionable decisions.

  • an effort to discover or uncover the facts about something

    Example

    The journalist's quest for truth led her to investigate the corruption scandal.

  • a religious mission or pilgrimage

    Example

    The monk went on a holy quest to visit all the sacred sites in the region.

Origins of quest

from Old French 'queste', from Latin 'quaestus', meaning 'acquisition'

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Summary: quest in Brief

The term 'quest' [kwest] refers to a long, difficult search for something, such as knowledge, a lost object, or a goal. It can also refer to an adventurous expedition, as in 'The knight went on a quest to rescue the princess.' 'Quest' is often used in idioms like 'on a wild-goose chase,' meaning a futile search, and 'the end of the line,' meaning the point beyond which progress is impossible.

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