quest

(noun) a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria. Synonyms: pursuit, pursuance. Examples: "The pursuit of love." "Life is more than the pursuance of fame." "A quest for wealth."

(noun) the act of searching for something. Synonyms: seeking. Example: "A quest for diamonds."

(verb) make a search (for). Examples: "Things that die with their eyes open and questing." "The animal came questing through the forest."

(verb) search the trail of (game). Example: "The dog went off and quested."

(verb) bark with prolonged noises, of dogs. Synonyms: bay.

(verb) seek alms, as for religious purposes.

(verb) express the need or desire for; ask for. Synonyms: request, bespeak, call for. Examples: "She requested an extra bed in her room." "She called for room service."