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The correct spelling is quest.
How to pronounce quest
/kwɛst/
nounIPA: /kwɛst/
Say it like: Kwe-st
The correct spelling is quest. A journey or effort in pursuit of a goal (often lengthy, ambitious, or fervent); a mission. For example: "to rove in quest of game, of a lost child, of property, etc."
Usage Examples
“to rove in quest of game, of a lost child, of property, etc.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A journey or effort in pursuit of a goal (often lengthy, ambitious, or fervent); a mission.
- 2.The act of seeking, or looking after anything; attempt to find or obtain; search; pursuit.
- 3.Request; desire; solicitation.
- 4.A group of people making search or inquiry.
- 5.Inquest; jury of inquest.
verb
- 1.To seek or pursue a goal; to undertake a mission or job.
- 2.To search for; to examine.
- 3.(of a tick) To locate and attach to a host animal.
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