quest | Definition of quest

quest

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of quest

1 to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority

I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter

Synonyms of quest

call (for), claim, clamor (for), command, demand, enjoin, exact, insist (on), press (for), stipulate (for)

Words Related to quest

ask, plead (for), request, want

cry (for), necessitate, need, require, take, warrant

badger, dun, harass, hound

Near Antonyms of quest

give up, relinquish, surrender, yield

2 to go in search of

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

Synonyms of quest

cast about (for), cast around (for), chase (down), forage (for), hunt, look up, pursue, search (for or out), seek, shop (for)

Words Related to quest

ferret (out), root (out)

Phrases Synonymous with quest

Near Antonyms of quest

ignore, neglect

3 to make a request for

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

Synonyms of quest

ask (for), bespeak, call (for), desire, plead (for), request, seek, solicit, speak (for), sue (for)

Words Related to quest

apply (for), beg (for), claim, clamor (for), importune, urge, wish (for)

demand, enjoin, exact, insist (on), petition (for), press (for), require, requisition