Definitions for quest
kwɛstquest

Princeton's WordNet(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. pursuit, pursuance, questnoun

   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"

2. quest, seekingverb

   the act of searching for something

   "a quest for diamonds"

3. questverb

   make a search (for)

   "Things that die with their eyes open and questing"; "The animal came questing through the forest"

4. questverb

   search the trail of (game)

   "The dog went off and quested"

5. bay, questverb

   bark with prolonged noises, of dogs

6. questverb

   seek alms, as for religious purposes

7. request, bespeak, call for, questverb

   express the need or desire for; ask for

   "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. questnoun

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

   Etymology: Partly from queste, queste, and partly from their source, quaesta, noun use of quaesita, the feminine past participle of quaerere.

2. questverb

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

   Etymology: Partly from queste, queste, and partly from their source, quaesta, noun use of quaesita, the feminine past participle of quaerere.

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Questnoun

   the act of seeking, or looking after anything; attempt to find or obtain; search; pursuit; as, to rove in quest of game, of a lost child, of property, etc

   Etymology: [OF. queste, F. qute, fr. L. quaerere, quaesitum, to seek for, to ask. Cf. Query, Question.]

2. Questnoun

   request; desire; solicitation

   Etymology: [OF. queste, F. qute, fr. L. quaerere, quaesitum, to seek for, to ask. Cf. Query, Question.]

3. Questnoun

   those who make search or inquiry, taken collectively

   Etymology: [OF. queste, F. qute, fr. L. quaerere, quaesitum, to seek for, to ask. Cf. Query, Question.]

4. Questnoun

   inquest; jury of inquest

   Etymology: [OF. queste, F. qute, fr. L. quaerere, quaesitum, to seek for, to ask. Cf. Query, Question.]

5. Questnoun

   to search for; to examine

   Etymology: [OF. queste, F. qute, fr. L. quaerere, quaesitum, to seek for, to ask. Cf. Query, Question.]

6. Questverb

   to go on a quest; to make a search; to go in pursuit; to beg

   Etymology: [OF. queste, F. qute, fr. L. quaerere, quaesitum, to seek for, to ask. Cf. Query, Question.]

Freebase(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Quest

   In mythology and literature, a quest, a journey towards a goal, serves as a plot device and as a symbol. Quests appear in the folklore of every nation and also figure prominently in non-national cultures. In literature, the objects of quests require great exertion on the part of the hero, and the overcoming of many obstacles, typically including much travel. The aspect of travel also allows the storyteller to showcase exotic locations and cultures.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Quest

   kwest, n. the act of seeking: search: pursuit: a searching party: a jury of inquest: inquiry, investigation: request or desire.—v.i. to go in search of, to go begging: to give tongue, as a dog after game.—ns. Quest′ant, Quest′er (Shak.), one who seeks after anything, a candidate.—adj. Quest′ful. [O. Fr. queste (Fr. quête)—L. quæsita (res), a thing sought—quærĕre, quæsitum, to seek.]

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1. quest

   Song lyrics by quest -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by quest on the Lyrics.com website.

Matched Categories

1. • Bark
   • Search
   • Seek
   • Solicit
   • Trail

How to pronounce quest?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say quest in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of quest in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of quest in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of quest in a Sentence

1. AiR Atman in Ravi:

   You can Just Choose to Live and Die, or Start a Quest to Find out Who Am “I”!

2. Shauna Martin:

   On Martin's quest to prevent recurrence, she started a diet of only raw vegan foods and green juices. I would go to the farmers’ market and just buy everything that I could find and see, and I would juice half, make salads with the other half, and it was amazing how quickly I rebounded from the toxins from all the chemotherapy. My hair grew back quickly, my skin started to really glow— and then the energy, I’d never had that much energy in my entire life. After years of juicing at home, Martin left her corporate job and launched Daily Greens, a national cold-pressed green juice company. I realized what I'm most passionate about in life is trying to make other people healthy, and for me that really starts with a green juice every day, Martin said. Martin continued her mission to motivate others, and published her recipes and personal health plan in her book, Daily Greens, 4-Day Cleanse.

3. Angela Carter:

   There's a theory, one I find persuasive, that the quest for knowledge is, at bottom, the search for the answer to the question: Where was I before I was born. In the beginning was what? Perhaps, in the beginning, there was a curious room, a room like this one, crammed with wonders; and now the room and all it contains are forbidden you, although it was made just for you, had been prepared for you since time began, and you will spend all your life trying to remember it.

4. Emeasoba George:

   Anyone who is full of God's Grace will soar and keep on soaring like an eagle throughout his or her lifetime. Oh! yes, God's Grace can take you to the highest altitude even to the zenith or peak of your career or business. So, ask for and quest for the fullness of God's Grace in all you do. -Emeasoba George

5. AiR:

   You can Just Choose to Live and Die Or start a Quest to Find who is “I”!

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