Meaning & Definition of Quest in English

1. 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. The act of searching for something

• "A quest for diamonds"

1. Make a search (for)

• "Things that die with their eyes open and questing"

• "The animal came questing through the forest"

2. Search the trail of (game)

• "The dog went off and quested"

3. Bark with prolonged noises, of dogs

4. Seek alms, as for religious purposes

5. Express the need or desire for

• Ask for

• "She requested an extra bed in her room"

• "She called for room service"