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A goal or task, typically achieved by means of an expedition
“Governments are failing in their quest to monitor every London window-box and Andean hillside for banned plants.”
A journey made, typically over a long distance in pursuit of a goal
“The heroes continue on their quest through the forests of Goldleaf, but wood you be-leaf it, another crazed creep now stands in their way.”
A long or arduous search for something
“Chris Gardner would push himself to the limit in his quest for happiness.”
The act of seeking knowledge in a given topic or subject
“In his quest for the secret of immortal life, Gilgamesh seeks out Utnapishtim, the hero of old to whom the gods had granted immortality.”
An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure
A long, loud, wavering cry or howl
A situation in which individuals or groups compete to be first to achieve a particular objective
A person who is easily deceived or harmed
An animal pursued by a hunter, hound, predatory mammal, or bird of prey
To search for something
“Not content to be a one-hit wonder, he would begin to quest after that next hit single.”
To explore or analyze something in greater detail
“Only when beliefs conflict with personal experiences will most people begin to quest the truth of their beliefs.”
To put a request to someone
“You can chime in once the lecturer specifically quests comments from the audience.”
To insist on having something
“I must quest your assistance in this matter.”
To howl loudly or prolongedly in lamentation or joy
To ask for something, especially earnestly or forcefully
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