Quest for Meaning in English
expression
ˈkwɛst/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
KWEST-for, KWEST-fer, KWEST-fur
kwˈɛst/ /fˈɔː
kwest-FAW
Definition
A long or determined search for something, especially something important, valuable, or difficult to achieve.
Usage & Nuances
Semi-formal; often used in academic, literary, and journalistic contexts. Commonly followed by nouns like 'knowledge', 'power', 'truth', or 'meaning'. Implies effort, determination, and sometimes adventure. Not interchangeable with 'search for' in casual conversation.
Spanish: búsqueda de - busca dePortuguese (BR): busca por - busca dePortuguese (PT): busca por - busca deChinese (Simplified): 追求Chinese (Traditional): 追求Hindi: की खोजArabic: السعي وراءBengali: অন্বেষণ - সন্ধানRussian: поиск - стремлениеJapanese: 探求 - 追求Vietnamese: sự tìm kiếm - hành trình tìm kiếmKorean: 추구 - 탐색Turkish: arayış - peşinde olmaUrdu: تلاش - جستجوIndonesian: pencarian - upaya mencari
Example Sentences
His quest for knowledge never ends.
basic
The hero went on a quest for the lost treasure.
basic
She is on a quest for happiness.
basic
In his quest for success, he worked day and night.
natural
People’s quest for meaning often leads them to travel the world.
natural
Our quest for answers brought us closer together as a team.
natural