# captained

Pronunciation: US/AUS say "KAP-tuhnd" /ˈkæp.tənd/; UK say "KAP-tind" /ˈkæp.tɪnd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of captain. — simple past and past participle of captain
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of captain. Use this form for something that already happened.
   - _The veteran defender captained his country at three consecutive World Cups._
   - _The research vessel was captained by an experienced Arctic sailor._

## Adjective

2. Having a captain in a position of command or leadership.
   - Simple: Having someone in charge who acts as the captain.
   - _A properly captained vessel navigated the narrow strait without incident._
   - _Their captained squad stayed composed where leaderless teams had panicked._

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