Meaning & use
groom
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to clean, brush, and take care of the appearance of a person or animal.
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She groomed the horse every morning before riding it.
He spent an hour grooming himself before the interview.
A note on using this word
As a noun, 'groom' (short for 'bridegroom') refers to a man on his wedding day; context usually makes clear which sense is meant.
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2. noun
a man who is about to be married or has just been married.
The groom nervously waited at the altar for his bride.
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