captain | Definition of captain

captain

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of captain

1 to be in charge of

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

Synonyms of captain

boss, handle, head, overlook, oversee, quarterback, superintend, supervise

Words Related to captain

administer, command, control, direct, guide, manage, order, run, shepherd, show, steer

monitor, preside (over)

govern, reign, rule

Phrases Synonymous with captain

call the shots (of), call the tune (for), ride herd on, watch over

2 to exercise authority or power over

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

Synonyms of captain

boss, command, control, govern, preside (over), rule, sway [archaic]

Words Related to captain

conduct, direct, head, lead

administer, manage, micromanage, oversee, regulate, superintend, supervise

dictate, dominate, domineer, lord (it over), master, oppress, reign (over), tyrannize

conquer, subdue, subjugate

3 to serve as leader of

you did a good job of captaining the team

Synonyms of captain

boss, command, head, lead, spearhead

Words Related to captain

control, dominate

direct, govern, handle, manage, oversee, regulate, run, superintend, supervise

Near Antonyms of captain

bow (to), comply (with), defer (to), follow, obey, serve, submit (to), yield (to)