as in searches
an act or process of looking carefully or thoroughly for someone or something
the Holy Grail was the object of a mystical quest by the knights of the Round Table
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
as in demands
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in pursues
to go in search of
many daydreamers trekked to California questing riches during the great gold rush of 1849
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in requests
to make a request for
please wait until the lecturer specifically quests comments from the audience before chiming in
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quests
Verb
-
If your work demands all your creative energy, here are some ways to nurture your artistic spark without turning it into another task on your to-do list.—
Sara Wesche,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025 -
The petition demands the withdrawal of the kosher certification and clearer communication about Sammoudi’s posts.—
Ben Sales,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
But the Giants are part of the story once again as Barkley pursues Dickerson’s record.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 Dec. 2024
-
Today, Mexican food—and most especially tortillas—are mainstays of the American diet even as Washington pursues policies to keep actual Mexicans out of the country.—
Kristen V. Brown,
The Atlantic,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Unlike Synopsys and Ansys, whose focus is on technological integration for market leadership, the Honda-Nissan merger seeks to reclaim their status as culturally influential brands.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
-
The last quarter moon in Libra seeks to find harmony.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Confronting the incoming president’s hostility thus requires not only engaging him directly but also finding ways to manage his supporters.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
-
Florida requires teaching Black history.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
While luxury skincare often commands higher price points, affordability and inclusivity are becoming key factors in building a sustainable brand.—
Lara Devgan,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
-
Suzuki’s cars took off, and today the company’s Indian subsidiary commands around 40 percent of the country’s passenger car market.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Quests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quests. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share