groom

Nouns

Verbs

  • (v) educate for a future role or function
    • 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
    train, prepare,
  • (v) give a neat appearance to
    • groom the dogs
    • dress the horses
    curry, dress,
  • (v) care for one's external appearance
    • He is always well-groomed
    neaten,

Synonyms

train prepare bridegroom hostler ostler stableboy stableman curry dress neaten

Words of close approximity

grog grok grot grow
groak groan groat groin grope gross grosz group grout grove growl grown
groomed grooming groomsman groom-to-be