quest

Definition

  • n. the act of searching for something
  • v. make a search (for)
  • v. search the trail of (game)
  • v. seek alms, as for religious purposes

Word forms

Present participle
questing
Past tense
quested
Past participle
quested
Third person singular
quests

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The scientist's quest for a cure led to many important discoveries.

  2. v.

    The hunters quested for deer in the dense forest.