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go in quest of

VERB

Synonyms

STRONGEST

check comb examine explore go through hunt hunt for inspect investigate look probe ransack scan scour scout scrutinize seek sift

STRONG

beat ferret forage frisk grope grub inquire prospect pry quest rake root rummage study

WEAK

beat about cast about chase after go over with a fine-tooth comb gun for leave no stone unturned look for look high and low look over poke into rifle through run down shake down smell around track down turn inside out turn upside down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore neglect overlook

STRONG

cover

WEAK

find

Example Sentences

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Before leaving to go in quest of crabs, he had ascertained that it had about six inches of water in the hold.

From Toilers of the Sea by Hugo, Victor

I am forced, by necessity, to go in quest of you, Sir; the suit of the poor orphans-- P. Coun.

From The Lawyers, A Drama in Five Acts by Iffland, Augustus William

Smith next embarked in a shallop to go in quest of supplies.

From History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia by Campbell, Charles

Joseph considered it incumbent on him to resume his hat and go in quest of his "boss."

From A Book of Ghosts by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)

Besides, Thomas had no time except on Sundays to go in quest of his enemy, and on Sundays the Captain was usually at the Vicarage.

From The Life of Thomas Wanless, Peasant by Wilson, Alexander Johnstone

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