quest

²quest

verb

Definition of QUEST

intransitive verb

1

of a dog a : to search a trail b : bay

2

: to go on a quest

transitive verb

1

: to search for

2

: to ask for

— quest·er noun

Examples of QUEST

1. They were questing for gold.
2. <I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter.>

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)

Related Words: ask, plead (for), request, want; cry (for), necessitate, need, require, take, warrant; requisition; impose; badger, dun, harass, hound

Near Antonyms: give up, relinquish, surrender, yield

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