groom | ||
1. | [ verb ] give a neat appearance to | |
Synonyms: | curry dress | |
Examples: | "groom the dogs" "dress the horses" |
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Related terms: | beautify dress | |
2. | [ verb ] (education) prepare (someone) for a future role or function | |
Synonyms: | train prepare | |
Examples: | "He is grooming his son to become his successor" "The prince was prepared to become King one day" "They trained him to be a warrior" |
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Related terms: | educate qualify train train discipline training | |
3. | [ noun ] a man participant in his own marriage ceremony | |
Synonyms: | bridegroom | |
Related terms: | participant wedding | |
4. | [ verb ] care for one's external appearance | |
Synonyms: | neaten | |
Examples: | "He is always well-groomed" |
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Related terms: | beautify shave dress cleanse comb manicure make_up barber mousse pedicure spruce_up doll_up perfume clean_up pomade dressing | |
5. | [ noun ] (work,agriculture) someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses | |
Synonyms: | stableboy hostler ostler stableman | |
Related terms: | hired_hand dress | |
6. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 5545 | |
7. | [ noun ] a man who has recently been married | |
Synonyms: | bridegroom | |
Related terms: | newlywed | |
Similar spelling: |
Groome grim gram grume grown groin Groen groan grimy Grimm grime grama Grahm groyne gramme gramma Greeno graham |