Quest

/kwɛst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A long or arduous search for something.

The quest for knowledge is a lifelong journey.

An adventurous or challenging undertaking, often associated with a specific goal.

Their quest to find the ancient artifact took them across several countries.

A request or inquiry, especially for information.

He made a quest for the truth about his family's history.

verb

To seek or pursue something, especially a goal or purpose.

They quested after the ideals of justice and equality.

Middle English: from Old French 'queste', from Latin 'quaestio(n-)', from 'quaerere' meaning 'to seek'.

quest for knowledge:

A pursuit or journey to gain knowledge.

quest for success:

An endeavor to achieve success.

To go on an adventure or a wild experience.

We went on a quest last weekend to find the best tacos in town.

A mission or task, often used in gaming contexts.

I just picked up a new quest in the game that takes me to the dark forest.