groom

Meanings

• a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
• someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
• a man who has recently been married
• educate for a future role or function
  • "He is grooming his son to become his successor"
• give a neat appearance to
  • "groom the dogs"
• care for one's external appearance
  • "He is always well-groomed"

Synonyms

bridegroom, curry, dress, hostler, neaten, ostler, prepare, stableboy, stableman, train