Quest — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈkwest/

Meaning & Definition of Quest

Quest (noun)

  1. a jury of inquest
  2. investigation
  3. an act or instance of seeking:

Quest (verb)

  1. to search a trail
  2. bay
  3. to go on a quest

Quest (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an act or process of looking carefully or thoroughly for someone or something

    "the Holy Grail was the object of a mystical quest by the knights of the Round Table"

    similar: hunt, search
    related: shakedown, sweep, chase, pursuit, recon, reconnaissance, scout, canvass, survey, exploration, probe, forage

Quest (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority

    "I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter"

    similar: call (for), claim, clamor (for), command, demand, enjoin, exact, insist (on), press (for), stipulate (for)
    related: ask, plead (for), request, want, cry (for), necessitate, need, require, take, warrant, requisition, impose, badger, dun, harass, hound
    near: give up, relinquish, surrender, yield

  2. to go in search of

    "many daydreamers trekked to California questing riches during the great gold rush of 1849"

    similar: cast about (for), cast around (for), chase (down), forage (for), hunt, look up, pursue, search (for or out), seek, shop (for), look for
    related: ferret (out), root (out)
    near: hide, lose, ignore, neglect

  3. to make a request for

    "please wait until the lecturer specifically quests comments from the audience before chiming in"

    similar: ask (for), bespeak, call (for), desire, plead (for), request, seek, solicit, speak (for), sue (for)
    related: apply (for), beg (for), claim, clamor (for), importune, urge, wish (for), demand, enjoin, exact, insist (on), petition (for), press (for), require, requisition, invite, invoke

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Quest

The most common words with a similar meaning to Quest:

hunt, search, call (for), claim, clamor (for), command, demand, enjoin, exact, insist (on), press (for), stipulate (for), cast about (for), cast around (for), chase (down), forage (for), look up, pursue, search (for or out), seek, shop (for), ask (for), bespeak, desire, plead (for), request, solicit, speak (for), sue (for), look for

Related Words for Quest

shakedown, sweep, chase, pursuit, recon, reconnaissance, scout, canvass, survey, exploration, probe, forage, ask, want, cry (for), necessitate, need, require, take, warrant, requisition, impose, badger, dun, harass, hound, ferret (out), root (out), apply (for), beg (for)

Near Antonyms of Quest

give up, relinquish, surrender, yield, hide, lose, ignore, neglect

Word Forms of Quest

Inflections: quested, questing, quests

Derived words: quester (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Quest

Middle English, from Anglo-French queste, Vulgar Latin *quaesta, from Latin, feminine of quaestus, past participle of quaerere

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Quest

Words & Phrases Containing Quest

vision quest, in quest of

Frequently Asked Questions about Quest

What does "Quest" mean?

"Quest" means a jury of inquest. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a jury of inquest. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Quest"?

Other words for "Quest" include hunt, search, call (for), claim, clamor (for), command, demand and enjoin. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Quest" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Quest"?

There are 66 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Quest". Common alternatives include hunt, search, call (for), claim, clamor (for), command, demand, enjoin, exact and insist (on).

How do you use "Quest" in a sentence?

Examples of "Quest" in a sentence: "the Holy Grail was the object of a mystical quest by the knights of the Round Table"; "I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter"; "many daydreamers trekked to California questing riches during the great gold rush of 1849".

Is "Quest" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Quest" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Quest" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Quest" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Quest"?

"Quest" is pronounced /ˈkwest/.

What is the origin of the word "Quest"?

"Quest" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French queste, Vulgar Latin *quaesta, from Latin, feminine of quaestus, past participle of quaerere. First known use: 14th century.