CEFR B1

quest

noun

Meaning

A long or arduous search for something.

Examples

The adventurers set out on a quest for the lost treasure.
His life's quest was to find a cure for the disease.

Synonyms: search, pursuit, expedition, pilgrimage

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quest (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /kwɛst/

Definition

A long or arduous search for something.

Examples

The adventurers set out on a quest for the lost treasure.
His life's quest was to find a cure for the disease.
The novel follows the protagonist's quest for identity.

How to Use quest

quest for (prepositional phrase): To search for something specific. — "She went on a quest for the perfect cup of coffee."
embark on a quest (collocation): To begin a long or difficult search. — "The hero embarked on a quest to defeat the dragon."

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