groom
noun
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a man who has recently been marriedbridegroom
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a man participant in his own marriage ceremonybridegroom
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someone employed in a stable to take care of the horsesstablemanstableboyhostlerostler
verb
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care for one's external appearance“I am always well-groomed.”neaten
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give a neat appearance to“groom the dogs”dress
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educate for a future role or function“I am grooming my son to become my successor.”train