Synonyms:
pursuit, pursuance, quest
Meaning: a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria; "the pursuit of love"; "life is more than the pursuance of fame"; "a quest for wealth"
Usage examples
It is seeking, a quest, for something that is not at hand.
The quest for gold had become a sort of yellow-fever madness.
When this news was noised about the country, many came upon the quest.
Almost at the same time d'Albret arrived in quest of his cardinal's hat.
The quest of the plant, flower, or fruit of life is referred to in many folk tales.
If they were, he could then decide whether or not to go with Mr. Jenks on the mysterious quest.
The prince would listen to nothing, and, accompanied by only one servant, set out on his quest.
There likewise he met his uncle, who was returned to town in quest of his new-married daughter.
And at that castle Sir Launcelot promised all his fellows to meet in the quest of Sir Tristram.
It is all utterly despicable and sordid, but thither his quest leads him and he follows the quest.