captain
noun
a person who is at the head of or in authority over others; chief; leader.
has captained
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present perfectof captain (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Phil Foden has captained City during pre-season and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is a vocal presence on the pitch, while defender Marc Guehi skippered former club Crystal Palace.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
In the Premier Legaue this season, no West Ham player has made more goal contributions than the 28-year-old, who has captained his club since the start of 2024-25.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2025
Bavuma has captained South Africa in ten Tests, winning nine and drawing one.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2025
Buttler has captained England in 44 ODIs overall, with a record of 18 wins, 25 defeats and one no result.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2025
Pope, 26, has captained in only one previous first-class match and has become just the fifth different man to take charge of England in a Test since 2009.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2024
