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groom

noun

1 groom

A man participant in his own marriage ceremony.

synonym: bridegroom.

Dutch: bruidegom
Polish: nowożeniec, pan młody

2 groom

Someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses.

synonyms: hostler, ostler, stableboy, stableman.

Roget 746: subject, liegeman; servant, retainer, follower, henchman, servitor, domestic, menial, help, lady help, employe, attache; ... show more

Dutch: stalknecht in herberg, staljongen
Polish: stajenny

3 groom

A man who has recently been married.

synonym: bridegroom.

Dutch: bruidegom

verb

1 groom

Educate for a future role or function:
— He is grooming his son to become his successor.

synonyms: prepare, train.

2 groom

Give a neat appearance to:
— Groom the dogs.

synonyms: curry, dress.

3 groom

Care for one's external appearance:
— He is always well-groomed.

synonym: neaten.

Dutch: opkalefateren, opschikken, optutten, toiletteren


Moby thesaurus: adapt, apprentice, bed, bed down, blushing bride, break, break in, breaker, breed, breeder, bride, bridegroom, bridle, brief, bring up, broncobuster, brush, brush up, buckaroo, cattleman ... show more.

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