ask for vs quest

ask for is not a noun while quest is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ask for	No	No	Yes	No
quest	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, ask for and quest are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of ask for include bespeak, call for, request.

ask for (noun)	quest (noun)
	the act of searching for something
	a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

ask for (verb)	quest (verb)
express the need or desire for	seek alms, as for religious purposes
increase the likelihood of	express the need or desire for
	bark with prolonged noises, of dogs
	search the trail of (game)
	make a search (for)