Synonyms of captained

captained

verb

past tense of captain

1

as in supervised

to be in charge of

if you do well on this, you'll be asked to captain the next mission

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supervised
• oversaw
• handled
• managed
• steered
• commanded
• headed
• directed
• quarterbacked
• guided
• controlled
• ran
• watched over
• bossed
• ordered
• administered
• superintended
• overlooked
• showed
• monitored
• called the tune (for)
• rode herd on
• shepherded
• called the shots (of)
• ruled
• governed
• presided (over)
• reigned

2

as in ruled

to exercise authority or power over

captained the project for a few days while the boss was out of town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ruled
• governed
• dominated
• controlled
• managed
• dictated
• commanded
• administered
• presided (over)
• led
• bossed
• domineered
• swayed
• oversaw
• conducted
• directed
• headed
• supervised
• regulated
• mastered
• superintended
• conquered
• reigned (over)
• subjugated
• oppressed
• micromanaged
• tyrannized
• subdued
• lorded (it over)

3

as in led

to serve as leader of

you did a good job of captaining the team

Synonyms & Similar Words

• led
• commanded
• headed
• spearheaded
• bossed
• dominated
• controlled
• oversaw
• directed
• managed
• governed
• supervised
• handled
• regulated
• ran
• superintended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• served
• followed
• submitted (to)
• yielded (to)
• complied (with)
• deferred (to)
• bowed (to)
• obeyed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of captained

Well-liked by De Zerbi, the 20-year-old is emerging as an unlikely leader and has already captained the side this season. — Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Celebrini also captained Canada at the IIHF World Championship in May, a team that featured several respected NHL veterans. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2026

Ronaldo, who captained Portugal to the previous Nations League title in 2025, is closing in on 1,000 career goals. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

In 2006, Brind’Amour played for the Carolina Hurricanes and captained the team that won the Hurricanes’ first Stanley Cup. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026

James Pecis led the hair team, while the makeup was captained by Aaron de Mey and sponsored by Byredo. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

The International side's lone win in the event came in 1998, and the two sides tied in 2003 in South Africa when Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player captained their respective sides. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Integral to the Dukes’ run-stopping was Hendrick, who not only captained the defense, but spearheaded the run support. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

In the team competition, Majesticks Golf Club, captained by Ian Poulter, took an early lead at -17, two shots clear of Ripper GC and Legion XIII. — Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026