quest
Pronunciation:
/kwɛst/noun
Definitions
A journey or effort in pursuit of a goal (often lengthy, ambitious, or fervent); a mission.
The act of seeking, or looking after anything; attempt to find or obtain; search; pursuit.
Example: to rove in quest of game, of a lost child, of property, etc.
Request; desire; solicitation.
A group of people making search or inquiry.
verb
Definitions
To seek or pursue a goal; to undertake a mission or job.
To search for; to examine.
(of a tick) To locate and attach to a host animal.