quest

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Visual representation of quest

Noun

questSingular
questsPlural
1

A long or arduous search for something

He embarked on a quest for the truth about his family's past.

2

An adventurous journey or expedition undertaken by a knight or hero, especially in medieval romance

The knight embarked on a perilous quest to rescue the princess from the dragon.

3

A task or mission that someone is required to complete, especially in a video game

I need to complete this quest to unlock the next level.

Verb

questInfinitive
questPresent tense
questedPast tense
questedPast participle
questingPresent participle
questsThird-person singular
1

To search for something; to go on a quest

They quested for the lost treasure in the mountains.

Synonym