Antonyms for captaining


Grammar : Verb
Spell : kap-tuh n, -tin
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæp tən, -tɪn


Definition of captaining

Origin :
  • 1590s, from captain (n.). Related: Captained; captaining.
  • As in manage : verb be in charge, control
  • As in navigate : verb guide along route, often over water
  • As in oversee : verb manage, supervise
  • As in sail : verb travel through water, air; glide
  • As in steer : verb guide, direct on a course
  • As in govern : verb take control; rule
Example sentences :
  • In the gymnasium he found Delight, captaining a basket-ball team.
  • Extract from : « Dangerous Days » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • Captaining and piloting a river boat are clearly good for the health.
  • Extract from : « American Adventures » by Julian Street
  • Yet, madam, they are all capable of captaining the army; they are all experienced and brave chiefs.
  • Extract from : « The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles » by Eugne Sue
  • Next, after that, he had signalized his Senior year by captaining the Varsity to its first victory over Stanford in five years.
  • Extract from : « The Little Lady of the Big House » by Jack London

Synonyms for captaining

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