quest — a long or arduous search for something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a long or arduous search for something
Pronunciation (IPA): /kwɛst/
Example Sentences
- My quest for the TV remote ended when I found it in the refrigerator.
- The professor's quest for the lost manuscript took him to libraries across Europe.
- Her quest to find a parking spot downtown became an epic adventure.
quest
NOUN[/kwɛst/]
a long or arduous search for something
The young knight begins a perilous quest to find the lost crystal of dawn.
The explorer's quest was to discover a hidden city. (GOAL + JOURNEY = QUEST → a journey to achieve an important goal)
Every quest is a test that helps bring out your best.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Medieval Latin, ultimately tracing to the Latin verb 'quaerere' meaning 'to ask' or 'to seek'. Over time, the meaning evolved from 'to search for' to 'a prolonged pursuit or endeavor', with the modern sense of 'an adventurous expedition in pursuit of a goal' becoming established through medieval tales of knights seeking the Holy Grail.
Breakdown
quaerere (Latin: to ask, seek) → queste (Old French: search, inquiry) → quest (Middle English: a search or pursuit, especially an adventurous one).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My quest for the TV remote ended when I found it in the refrigerator.”
“The professor's quest for the lost manuscript took him to libraries across Europe.”
“Her quest to find a parking spot downtown became an epic adventure.”
“The company's quest for innovation drives all their research projects.”
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