Quest

Pronunciation: /kwɛst/

Definitions of quest

noun a journey or expedition undertaken in medieval times by a knight in order to perform a prescribed feat

Example Sentences

A1 She went on a quest to find the missing treasure.

A2 The knight embarked on a dangerous quest to rescue the princess.

B1 The students were given a quest to explore the history of their town.

B2 The scientist's quest for a cure to the disease led to a major breakthrough.

C1 The explorer's quest to reach the summit of Mount Everest was finally achieved after years of preparation.

C2 The detective's quest to solve the mystery of the missing jewels took him to far-flung corners of the globe.

Examples of quest in a Sentence

formal The knight embarked on a noble quest to rescue the princess from the dragon.

informal We're going on a quest to find the best pizza in town.

slang Let's go on a quest to score some free samples at the mall.

figurative His quest for knowledge led him to explore the depths of the ocean.

Grammatical Forms of quest

• past tense: quested
• plural: quests
• comparative: more questing
• superlative: most questing
• present tense: quest
• future tense: will quest
• perfect tense: have quested
• continuous tense: is questing
• singular: quest
• positive degree: quest
• infinitive: to quest
• gerund: questing
• participle: quested

Origin and Evolution of quest

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'quest' originated from the Latin word 'quaerere', meaning 'to seek' or 'to ask'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'quest' evolved to refer to a journey or expedition undertaken in order to achieve a specific goal or objective. It is often associated with medieval literature and the concept of chivalry.