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quest
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- pronunciation:
- kwest
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
a search or pursuit.
He went on a quest for a hidden treasure.- synonyms:
- pursuit, search
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| related words: |
chase, endeavor, hunt, inquiry, probe |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
quests, questing, quested |
| definition: |
to search or hunt; seek (often followed by "for" or "after").
She quested after happiness.- synonyms:
- aspire, pursue, seek
- similar words:
- chase, fish, hunt, search, stalk, strive
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| related words: |
grope |
| derivations: |
questingly (adv.), quester (n.) |
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