1. (

• prepare ,
• groom ,
• train

) educate for a future role or function; "He is grooming his son to become his successor"; "The prince was prepared to become King one day"; "They trained him to be a warrior" ;

2. (

• dress ,
• groom ,
• curry

) give a neat appearance to; "groom the dogs"; "dress the horses" ;

3. (

• groom ,
• neaten

) care for one's external appearance; "He is always well-groomed" ;

1. (

• groomed

) neat and smart in appearance; well cared for; "the manager was a beautifully groomed young man"; "his horse was always groomed" ;