brush and clean the coat of (a horse, dog, or other animal)

the horses were groomed and taken to shows

prepare or train (someone) for a particular purpose or activity

star pupils who are groomed for higher things

the teenage duo were groomed for stardom

she had been groomed to take over her father's business

form a relationship with (a child or young person) with the intention of sexually assaulting them or inducing them to commit an illegal act such as selling drugs or joining a terrorist organization

he groomed a 14-year-old girl online while pretending to be a former soldier

too often we are seeing vulnerable children being groomed, exploited, and trafficked

he was a vulnerable teen boy who was groomed by terrorists

a person employed to take care of horses

a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event; a bridegroom

the tradition is said to bring good luck to the bride and groom

any of various officials of the royal household