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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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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

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

In truth, he had that very day concluded the sale of his estate; and was now free to go in quest of a new home—to whatever part of the world where it might be found.

From The Finger of Fate A Romance by Reid, Mayne

Forgive me, I must go in quest of him.

From The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise by Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim

Their instructions were to fight, if fight they must, to avoid fighting wherever possible, and in no case to go in quest of adventure.

From The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 by Joyce, Herbert

go in quest of

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