How Do You Spell QUEST?

Pronunciation: [kwˈɛst] (IPA)

The word "quest" is spelled with a /kw/ sound at the beginning, represented by the letters "qu," followed by a short /ɛ/ vowel sound, represented by the letter "e," and a voiceless /st/ consonant cluster, represented by the letters "st." The IPA phonetic transcription for "quest" is /kwɛst/. The word means a journey or search for something, often with a noble or challenging objective in mind. It can also refer to a medieval adventure undertaken by knights.

QUEST Meaning and Definition

  1. Quest: noun

    1. A determined and purposeful search, endeavor, or expedition undertaken to find or achieve something of great importance, significance, or value.

    2. In mythology and folklore, a quest refers to a heroic journey or adventure embarked upon by the protagonist, often involving challenges, trials, and encounters with mystical or magical beings, in order to achieve a noble goal.

    3. A long and challenging pursuit or investigation in the pursuit of knowledge, understanding, or clarification of a particular subject, often involving extensive research or exploration.

    4. An individual's personal quest can describe an introspective and transformative journey within oneself, characterized by self-discovery, personal growth, and the search for one's true identity or purpose.

    Verb:

    1. To embark on a quest or a journey in pursuit of a specific goal, objective, or purpose.

    2. To engage in relentless efforts, persistent search, or investigation to obtain or discover something that is desired or necessary.

    3. To explore, investigate, or research intensively in order to gain knowledge, understanding, or clarification about a particular topic, subject, or field.

    Example sentences:

    - The brave knight embarked on a perilous quest to retrieve the enchanted sword from the clutches of the evil sorcerer.

    - She set out on a quest to find inner peace and spiritual enlightenment through meditation and self-reflection.

    - The scientist dedicated his life to the quest for a cure for cancer, conducting numerous experiments and trials.

    - The archaeologist's quest to uncover the ancient civilization's secrets led her on a series of expeditions to remote and mystical locations.

  2. Search; inquiry; pursuit.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of QUEST

The word "quest" originated from the Old French term "queste", which itself derived from the Latin word "quaesita" or "quaerere", meaning "to seek" or "to ask". Consequently, the term "quest" initially meant the act of seeking or searching for something. Over time, its meaning expanded to encompass a more specific aim or purposeful pursuit, often associated with medieval chivalric literature and the concept of embarking on a heroic journey to accomplish a particular goal.

Idioms with the word QUEST

  • in quest of sm or sth The idiom "in quest of sm or sth" means to be on a journey or a search to find something or someone. It implies actively seeking or pursuing a particular goal or objective.
  • in quest of someone or something The idiom "in quest of someone or something" means actively searching or seeking someone or something, often with great determination or purpose. It implies a strong desire or need to find or achieve the desired person or thing.
  • quest for sm or sth The idiom "quest for something" refers to an ongoing search, exploration, or pursuit of someone or something. It conveys the idea of actively seeking or striving for a desired person, objective, knowledge, or goal. It implies a determined effort and dedication in the pursuit of a particular thing.

Similar spelling words for QUEST

Plural form of QUEST is QUESTS

Conjugate verb Quest

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have quested
you would have quested
he/she/it would have quested
we would have quested
they would have quested
I would have quest
you would have quest
he/she/it would have quest
we would have quest
they would have quest

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been questing
you would have been questing
he/she/it would have been questing
we would have been questing
they would have been questing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would quest
you would quest
he/she/it would quest
we would quest
they would quest

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be questing
you would be questing
he/she/it would be questing
we would be questing
they would be questing

FUTURE

I will quest
you will quest
he/she/it will quest
we will quest
they will quest

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be questing
you will be questing
he/she/it will be questing
we will be questing
they will be questing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have quested
you will have quested
he/she/it will have quested
we will have quested
they will have quested

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been questing
you will have been questing
he/she/it will have been questing
we will have been questing
they will have been questing

IMPERATIVE

you quest
we let´s quest

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to quest

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was questing
you were questing
he/she/it was questing
we were questing
they were questing

PAST PARTICIPLE

quested

PAST PERFECT

I had quested
you had quested
he/she/it had quested
we had quested
they had quested

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been questing
you had been questing
he/she/it had been questing
we had been questing
they had been questing

PRESENT

I quest
you quest
he/she/it quests
we quest
they quest

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am questing
you are questing
he/she/it is questing
we are questing
they are questing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

questing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have quested
you have quested
he/she/it has quested
we have quested
they have quested

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been questing
you have been questing
he/she/it has been questing
we have been questing
they have been questing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it quest

SIMPLE PAST

I quested
you quested
he/she/it quested
we quested
they quested

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