First Known Use: 14th century
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1quest
noun \ˈkwest\
: a journey made in search of something
: a long and difficult effort to find or do something
Full Definition of QUEST
1
a : a jury of inquest b : investigation
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3
obsolete : a person or group of persons who search or make inquiry
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Origin of QUEST
Middle English, from Anglo-French queste, Vulgar Latin *quaesta, from Latin, feminine of quaestus, past participle of quaerere
2quest
verb
: to go on a journey to find something
Full Definition of QUEST
intransitive verb
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2
: to go on a quest
transitive verb
1
: to search for
2
: to ask for
— quest·er noun
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First Known Use of QUEST
14th century
Related to QUEST
- Synonyms
- call (for), claim, clamor (for), command, enjoin, exact, insist (on), press (for), demand, stipulate (for)
QUESTER Defined for Kids
quest
noun \ˈkwest\
Definition of QUEST for Kids
1
: an effort to find or do something <a quest for answers>
2
: a usually adventurous journey made in search of something <a quest for lost treasure>
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