groomed Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb educate for a future role or function
    train; groom; prepare.
    • 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
  2. verb give a neat appearance to
    curry; groom; dress.
    • groom the dogs
    • dress the horses
  3. verb care for one's external appearance
    groom; neaten.
    • He is always well-groomed
  4. adjective neat and smart in appearance; well cared for
    • the manager was a beautifully groomed young man
    • his horse was always groomed

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