Word
captained
Phoneticscap·tained
UK/kˈæptɪnd/
Definition
v. to lead a team or a group of people, especially in a sport. You use this when someone is the leader of a group for a specific reason.
v. to lead or command a team, ship, or group of people. Often used in the passive voice to describe the leadership role of a specific individual.
Examples
“She captained the team to a victory.”
“The captain captained the ship through the storm, keeping the crew safe and focused.”
“Having captained the national side for over a decade, he brought a level of tactical discipline that younger players struggled to replicate.”
Examples
simple
“She captained the team to a victory.”
contextual
“The captain captained the ship through the storm, keeping the crew safe and focused.”
complex
“Having captained the national side for over a decade, he brought a level of tactical discipline that younger players struggled to replicate.”
Real-World Examples
“Khan, who previously captained the Pakistan national cricket team, served as the country's prime minister from 2018 to 2022.” “City, it is thought, want between £60m and £65m for Rodri, who captained Spain to victory at the World Cup and is a former Ballon d’Or winner.” Scan code
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