Definitions

1. noun

a long and difficult search for something; an activity or journey undertaken to find something, especially in a challenging or adventurous manner.

“The brave knight embarked on a quest for the legendary sword.”

2. verb

to search or try to find something, especially in a challenging or adventurous manner.

“The hikers quested for the hidden waterfall all day.”

3. verb (archaic)

to ask or request something.

“The king quested his nobles for their opinions on the new law.”

4. noun (archaic)

a request or demand for something.

“The king’s quest was met with fierce resistance from the neighboring kingdom.”