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quest

(kw/E/st )

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria(noun.cognition)

Example:
A quest for wealth.

Synonym:
pursuance, pursuit

source: wordnet30
the act of searching for something(noun.act)

Example:
A quest for diamonds.

Synonym:
seeking

source: wordnet30
The act of seeking, or looking after anything; attempt to find or obtain; search; pursuit; as, to rove in quest of game, of a lost child, of property, etc.(noun)

source: webster1913

make a search (for)(verb.possession)

Example:
Things that die with their eyes open and questing.
The animal came questing through the forest.

source: wordnet30
search the trail of (game)(verb.motion)

Example:
The dog went off and quested.

source: wordnet30
bark with prolonged noises, of dogs(verb.communication)

Synonym:
bay

source: wordnet30
seek alms, as for religious purposes(verb.communication)

source: wordnet30
express the need or desire for; ask for(verb.communication)

Example:
She requested an extra bed in her room.

Synonym:
bespeak, call for, request

source: wordnet30
To search for; to examine.(verb)

source: webster1913
To go on a quest; to make a search; to go in pursuit; to beg.(verb)

source: webster1913

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