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Word: Quest for

Definition: The phrase "quest for" means to go in search of something important. It often implies a journey or effort to find or achieve something that is not easily obtainable.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "quest for" when you want to describe someone’s search for something significant, like knowledge, truth, happiness, or a specific goal.
• It is typically used in a more serious or adventurous context.

Example Sentence:

• "The scientist is on a quest for the cure to the disease."

Advanced Usage:

• "Quest for" can also be used in philosophical or metaphorical contexts, such as "the quest for understanding" or "the quest for personal identity."

Word Variants:

• Quest (noun): A long or arduous search for something.
  • Example: "His quest for adventure led him to travel around the world."
• Questing (verb): The act of searching or seeking.
  • Example: "She spent years questing for the truth about her family history."

Different Meaning:

While "quest for" generally implies a search for something, it can also be used in a literary or historical context, referring to a traditional story or adventure where characters seek a specific goal, like the "quest for the Holy Grail."

Synonyms:

• Search for
• Pursuit of
• Hunt for
• Chase after
• Seek

Idioms:

• "On a quest": This means to be actively searching for something significant.
  • Example: "He is on a quest to find the best pizza in the city."

Phrasal Verbs:

While "quest for" does not have a direct phrasal verb equivalent, you might use phrases like: - "Look for": This means to search for something. - Example: "I am looking for my keys." - "Search for": This means to try to find something. - Example: "They are searching for the missing book."

Summary:

The phrase "quest for" conveys a deeper and often more serious search for something valuable or important.

Academic

Verb

1. go in search of or hunt for
   • pursue a hobby

Synonyms

• go after
• quest after
• pursue