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QUESTING Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word questing. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word questing. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for QUESTING

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seeking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of searching for something

• an attempt to acquire or gain something

hunting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

• the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone

• the work of finding and killing or capturing animals for food or pelts

looking
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look

• the act of searching visually

adjective satellite

• appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

probing
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

pursuing
verbv
adjective satellite

• following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

scouring
verb, nounv, n
noun

• moving over territory to search for something

• the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water

searching
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

• having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect

• exploring thoroughly

exploring
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• inquire into

• travel to or penetrate into

• inquire into a subject in detail

• examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes

bay
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

• the sound of a hound on the scent

• small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors

• a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital

• a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose

• a small recess opening off a larger room

• a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color

adjective satellite

• (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color

verb

• utter in deep prolonged tones

• bark with prolonged noises, of dogs

bespeak
verbv
verb

• be a signal for or a symptom of

• express the need or desire for

pursuance
nounn
noun

• a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

• the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion

pursuit
nounn
noun

• the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

• a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

• an auxiliary activity

• a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

request
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

• the verbal act of requesting

verb

• express the need or desire for

• ask (a person) to do something

• inquire for (information)

ask for
verb

• increase the likelihood of

• express the need or desire for

call for
verbv
verb

• express the need or desire for

• require as useful, just, or proper

• request the participation or presence of

• gather or collect

Best Hypernyms For QUESTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for questing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
search bark beg chase communicate dog hunt hunting pass seek solicit tag tail tap track trail
Phrases (6)
chase aftergive chasego afterpass alongpass onput across

Alternatives for SEEKING

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