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quest vs solicit

solicit vs quest

quest is a noun but solicit is not a noun.

quest and solicit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quest Yes No Yes No
solicit No No Yes No
As verbs, solicit is a hypernym of quest; that is, solicit is a word with a broader meaning than quest:
  • quest: seek alms, as for religious purposes
  • solicit: make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
Other hypernyms of quest include beg, tap.
As verbs, solicit is a hyponym of quest; that is, solicit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than quest:
  • quest: express the need or desire for
  • solicit: make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
Other hyponyms of quest include order, ask, encore, petition, demand, appeal, invoke, supplicate, apply, beg, tap, reserve, challenge, beg off, excuse, demand, claim, call for, invite, ask in, invite, desire, beg, arrogate, claim, lay claim, ask over, ask round, invite, call, ask, ask out, invite out, take out, book, hold, reserve.
quest (noun) solicit (noun)
the act of searching for something
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
quest (verb) solicit (verb)
seek alms, as for religious purposes make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
express the need or desire for approach with an offer of sexual favors
bark with prolonged noises, of dogs incite, move, or persuade to some act of lawlessness or insubordination
search the trail of (game) make a solicitation or petition for something desired
make a search (for) make amorous advances towards
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