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Synonyms & Similar Words
mission
expedition
journey
pursuit
search
exploration
adventure
endeavor
undertaking
task
assignment
objective
goal
aim
purpose
crusade
campaign
voyage
trek
odyssey
pilgrimage
excursion
tour
investigation
probe
inquiry
examination
inspection
questing
seeking
hunting
tracking
following
trailing
chasing
Meaning of Quest
According to Merriam-Webster, a quest is a journey or effort to achieve or find something, often requiring determination and courage.
Definitions
- The Oxford Dictionary defines a quest as a long or difficult search for something, or a formal search or investigation, especially one carried out by a person or group with a particular goal or mission.
- The Cambridge Dictionary describes a quest as a long and difficult search for something, or a journey or effort to achieve something, often requiring great determination and courage.
Example Uses
- The team embarked on a quest to climb the highest mountain in the world, facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way.
- The scientist dedicated her life to a quest for a cure for the deadly disease, spending years researching and experimenting.
- The hero's quest in the movie was to save the world from destruction, battling fierce enemies and overcoming incredible odds.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
inertia
stagnation
idleness
inactivity
lethargy
apathy
indifference
abandonment
relinquishment
surrender
defeat
failure
neglect
avoidance
evasion
retreat
withdrawal
cessation
halt
stop
termination
conclusion
completion
fulfillment
satisfaction