quest

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"

the act of searching for something; "a quest for diamonds"

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

search the trail of (game); "The dog went off and quested"

bark with prolonged noises, of dogs

seek alms, as for religious purposes

express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service"