groom1 noungroom2 verb
groomgroom1 /ɡruːm, ɡrʊm/ ●●○ noun [countable] 
Word OriginWORD ORIGINgroom2
ExamplesOrigin:
1 1600-1700 ➔ BRIDEGROOM2 1100-1200 Probably from an unrecorded Old English groma ‘boy, man, male servant’EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
Thesaurus- A groom ran forward to hold their horses while another ambled off to tell Sir Thomas of their arrival.
- Did I care that he smelled like a groom?
- The groom remained hanging on to the canopy railing, his face smeared with dirt, his shirt torn and flapping.
- The fool was very grateful, and so was the groom, because he had found one fool greater than his wife.
- The tears which coursed down his cheeks were not for the head groom.
- Was the groom willing to swear.
Longman Language Activatorthe people in a wedding► bride
1a bridegroom2someone whose job is to feed, clean, and take care of horses the woman who is getting married: · Everyone turned around as the bride entered the church.· Teenage brides are twice as likely to end up being divorced as women who marry later.· He took his young bride to live on the ranch in Wyoming.
► groom/bridegroom the man who is getting married: · It is traditional for the groom to buy presents for the bridesmaids.· Can I take a photograph of the bride and groom?
► the happy couple informal a man and a woman who have just got married: · I'd like to propose a toast to the happy couple.· Everyone waved goodbye as the happy couple drove away.
► bridesmaid one of the women who help the bride on her wedding day, and who stand with her during the ceremony: · My three sisters were bridesmaids for me.
► best man the chief man who helps the groom on his wedding day, and who stands with him during the ceremony: · I was honoured that he asked me to be his best man.
► matron of honour British /matron of honor American the chief married woman who helps the bride on the day of her wedding, and who stands with her during the ceremony: · I asked my older sister, Louise, to be my matron of honor.
► maid of honour British /maid of honor American the chief unmarried woman who helps the bride on the day of her wedding and who stands with her during the ceremony: · Leslie couldn't decide which of her college friends she wanted for her maid of honor.
► groomsman American one of the men who help the groom on his wedding day, and who stand with him during the ceremony: · We need one groomsman for each bridesmaid.
WORD SETS► Horsesbareback, adjectivebay, nounbit, nounblacksmith, nounblaze, nounblinkered, adjectiveblinkers, nounbloodstock, nounbridle, nounbridle, verbcanter, verbcard, nouncrop, noundressage, nounequestrian, adjectiveequine, adjectiveevens, nounfarrier, nounfence, nounfield, nounfilly, noungallop, verbgallop, noungee-gee, noungelding, noungirth, noungroom, noungymkhana, nounhack, verbhack, nounhalter, nounhand, nounhigh-spirited, adjectivehorsemanship, nounhorse-riding, nounjib, verbjockey, nounjodhpurs, nounjoust, verbjump, nounlad, nounlength, nounmiler, nounmount, nounnag, nounneigh, verbnobble, verbnosebag, nounodds, nounofftrack, adjectiveostler, nounpack trip, nounpaddock, nounpair, nounpalomino, nounparimutuel, nounpommel, nounpony-trekking, nounprance, verbracecourse, nounracegoer, nounracehorse, nounrace meeting, nounracetrack, nounracing, nounrein, nounremount, verbride, verbriding, nounroan, nounrodeo, nounsaddle, nounsaddle, verbsaddle bag, nounshoe, nounshoe, verbshow jumping, nounshy, verbskittish, adjectivespur, nounspur, verbstable, nounstable, verbstable boy, nounstabling, nounstarting gate, nounstarting price, nounstayer, nounsteeplechase, nounsteward, nounstirrup, nountack, nounthoroughbred, nounthree-day event, nountip, nountipster, nountournament, nountout, verbtrot, nounturf accountant, noununseat, verbwater jump, nounwhoa, interjectionwinning post, nounyearling, noun
groom1 noungroom2 verb
groomgroom2 ●○○ verb Verb TableVERB TABLE
groom
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | groom |
| he, she, it | grooms | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | groomed |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have groomed |
| he, she, it | has groomed | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had groomed |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will groom |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have groomed |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am grooming |
| he, she, it | is grooming | |
| you, we, they | are grooming | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was grooming |
| you, we, they | were grooming | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been grooming |
| he, she, it | has been grooming | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been grooming |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be grooming |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been grooming |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- Jiang was groomed as Deng's replacement
- Most people believe he is being groomed for the party leadership.
- Mrs Adams had groomed her only daughter to be a perfect wife and mother.
- The resort has fifteen magnificently groomed ski runs.
- Bashar has been groomed for power since the death of his brother in 1994.
- It is our shared need to groom that unites the world of women.
- On the other hand heads have every right to expect staff to be well groomed and reasonably dressed at work.
- This preference could not of course be satisfied for all members of the troop at once since baboons groom in couples.
- Toning Whoever heard of any of them being groomed by a fashion editor and strapped into toning pinks for a photo call?
Longman Language Activatorto prepare someone for something that they will have to do► prepare
Collocations to prepare someone for something that they will have to do, by providing them with the skills, training, or experience that they will need: · The programs are aimed at preparing people who want to start up their own business.prepare somebody for something: · Schools should do more to prepare children for the world of work.· Nothing could have prepared him for what he saw during the war.
► train to prepare someone for a job, activity, or sporting event by teaching them the skills they need and encouraging them to practise: · The team is currently training in Hampshire.train somebody to do something: · The staff must be trained to use the software correctly.train somebody for something: · The troops had been trained for an important role in the battle.train for: · She's been training for the marathon for six months.
► groom to carefully prepare someone for an important job or for a particular position in society by training them over a long period of time: groom somebody as something: · Jiang was groomed as Deng's replacementgroom somebody to be something: · Mrs Adams had groomed her only daughter to be a perfect wife and mother.groom somebody for something: · Most people believe he is being groomed for the party leadership.
► equip to give someone the skills they need to deal with problems or difficult situations, especially by training them: equip somebody to do something: · A good education will equip your children to get a good job.equip somebody with something: · We do our best to equip refugees with the skills they need for survival in a foreign culture.
WORD SETS► Clothes & Fashionaccessory, nounalter, verbappliqué, nounarmband, nounarmhole, nounbag, nounbejewelled, adjectivebillfold, nounboater, nounbow, nounbowler, nounbow tie, nounbraid, nounbraid, verbbreast-pocket, nounbrim, nounbum bag, nounbust, nounbutton, nounbutton-down, adjectivebuttonhole, nouncape, nounchecked, adjectivecivvies, nounclasp, nouncleat, nounclingy, adjectiveclothes brush, nounclothes hanger, nounclutch bag, nouncoat check, nouncoat hanger, nouncoatroom, nouncobbler, nouncockade, nouncocktail dress, nouncodpiece, nouncollar, nouncollar stud, nouncolour-coordinated, adjectivecolourfast, adjectivecorsage, nouncostume, nouncoveralls, nouncravat, nouncrinkly, adjectivecut, noundark glasses, noundarn, verbdarn, noundart, noundécolletage, noundetailing, noundiadem, noundiaphanous, adjectivedishevelled, adjectivedowdy, adjectivedown-at-heel, adjectivedress, noundress, verbdressed, adjectivedressmaker, noundress sense, noundressy, adjectiveepaulette, nounfacing, nounfancy dress, nounfinery, nounfleecy, adjectivefop, noungarb, noungather, verbgingham, noungold-rimmed, adjectivegranny, adjectivegroom, verbhabit, nounhandbag, nounherringbone, nounknit, verbknitwear, nounline, verblined, adjectiveliner, nounlingerie, nounlining, nounlivery, nounlocker room, nounmade-to-measure, adjectivemade-to-order, adjectivemakeover, nounmodel, nounmodel, verbmodelling, nounmohair, nounname tag, nounnatty, adjectiveneckline, nounout, adverbpack, nounparasol, nounpinstripe, nounplaid, nounpleat, nounpleated, adjectiveplume, nounplumed, adjectiveplunging neckline, nounpocket, nounpocketbook, nounpocket handkerchief, nounpolka dot, nounpompom, nounpopper, nounpouch, nounpower dressing, nounpress, verbproof, verbpurse, nounraffish, adjectiveragged, adjectiverail, nounretro, adjectivesalon, nounsensible, adjectivesequin, nounset, verbshoeshine, nounshoulder bag, nounshoulder pad, nounshoulder strap, nounsingle-breasted, adjectivesize, nounsleeve, nounsleeveless, adjectivesling, nounsmocking, nounsoigné, adjectivespangle, nounsportswear, nounstarch, verbstitch, nounstud, nounstudded, adjectivetack, verbtail, nountailor, nountailored, adjectivetailoring, nountapered, adjectivetartan, nountatters, nounthread, nounthread, verbtie-dye, verbtie-pin, nountoe, nountoecap, nountoggle, nountongue, nountoupée, nountrainer, nountrimmings, nountrouser press, nounturn-up, nountweedy, adjectiveunbecoming, adjectiveundress, noununmentionables, nounvalet, nounwallet, nounwear, verbwearer, nounweatherproof, adjectivewell-dressed, adjectivewell-groomed, adjectivewristband, nounzip, nounzipper, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► well
1[transitive] to clean and brush an animal, especially a horse2[transitive] to prepare someone for an important job or position in society by training them over a long periodgroom somebody for something· On the other hand heads have every right to expect staff to be well groomed and reasonably dressed at work.· All had their manes shorn short but their tails were long, though well groomed.· His thick grey hair was well groomed, his keen eyes looked kind, and his handshake was firm.
Tim was being groomed for a managerial position.groom somebody to do something Clare’s been groomed to take her father’s place when he retires.3[transitive] to take care of your own appearance by keeping your hair and clothes clean and tidy: Her hair is always perfectly groomed. → well-groomed4[transitive] to develop a friendship with a child, with the intention of starting a sexual relationship. This is done by adults, and is illegal when the child is younger than 16.5[intransitive, transitive] if an animal grooms itself or another animal, it cleans its own fur and skin or that of the other animal