Groom (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Care for one's external appearance; "He is always well-groomed".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Synonyms

• Neaten

Hypernyms

• Beautify
• Embellish
• Prettify

Hyponyms

• Slick Up
• Disentangle
• Arrange
• Scent
• Do
• Do Up
• Glam Up
• Coiffure
• Pretty Up
• Smarten Up
• Comb Out
• Coif
• Clean
• Set
• Coiffe
• Spruce
• Gel

Related Words

• Grooming (noun)

Meaning ²

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".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Train
• Prepare

Hypernyms

• Educate

Hyponyms

• Qualify

Related Words

• Grooming (noun)

Meaning ³

Give a neat appearance to; "groom the dogs"; "dress the horses".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Synonyms

• Dress
• Curry

Hypernyms

• Fancify
• Embellish
• Prettify

Related Words

• Groom (noun)