Synonyms of quests

quests 1 of 2

noun

plural of quest

as in searches

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• searches
• hunts
• pursuits
• surveys
• explorations
• chases
• scouts
• sweeps
• reconnaissances
• probes
• canvasses
• recons
• forages
• shakedowns

quests

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of quest

1

as in demands

to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority

I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demands
• requests
• claims
• requires
• commands
• calls (for)
• presses (for)
• insists (on)
• wants
• asks
• stipulates (for)
• needs
• clamors (for)
• enjoins
• exacts
• pleads (for)
• cries (for)
• necessitates
• takes
• warrants
• requisitions
• imposes
• hounds
• badgers
• harasses
• duns

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• yields
• gives up
• surrenders
• relinquishes

2

as in pursues

to go in search of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pursues
• seeks
• shops (for)
• searches (for or out)
• hunts
• chases (down)
• looks up
• casts about (for)
• forages (for)
• casts around (for)
• looks for
• ferrets (out)
• roots (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses
• ignores
• hides
• neglects

3

as in requests

to make a request for

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requests
• seeks
• desires
• speaks (for)
• calls (for)
• sues (for)
• asks (for)
• pleads (for)
• demands
• requires
• wishes (for)
• claims
• urges
• applies (for)
• begs (for)
• invites
• presses (for)
• insists (on)
• clamors (for)
• solicits
• requisitions
• petitions (for)
• importunes
• bespeaks
• invokes
• enjoins
• exacts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quests

Noun

One of the most vital scientific quests related to the future of all life on Earth involves water. —Alaina Harkness, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026

Expect impromptu plans with friends or family and little side quests that end up being the highlight of your week. —Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026

Since its launch in 1999, the Swiffer mop has become a common go-to for any number of daily cleaning quests. —Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026

One of the many memorable side quests in Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018) see the player (as Morgan) hunt the predators. —Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026

Players can complete her unique friendship quests to unlock goodies like her signature clothing set and the new Meeko companion. —Arushi Jacob, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026

This breathless, busy sci-fi adventure ram-jams through space, time and the past 50 years of popular cinema history as our characters bop from planet to planet, making various stops and side quests. —Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026

This breathless, busy sci-fi adventure ram-jams through space, time and the last 50 years of popular cinema history as our characters bop from planet to planet, making various stops and side quests. —Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026

Nell O’Dell’s family owns the inn that stands at the Golden Crossroads, the place where all proper magical quests must begin. —Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026