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groom

[groom, groom] / grum, grʊm /
NOUN
man being married
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bridegroom suitor
STRONG
benedict husband spouse
Antonyms
WEAK
bride
NOUN
stable attendant; servant
Synonyms
STRONG
equerry hostler
WEAK
stable person
VERB
make ready, prepare physically
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comb educate prim tend
STRONG
brush clean coach curry dress drill nurture preen prep prime primp ready refine refresh sleek tidy train
WEAK
lick into shape make attractive make presentable pretty up put through grind put through mill rub down shape up slick up smarten up spiff up spruce up turn out
Antonyms
STRONG
damage dirty forget mess up neglect ruin
WEAK
ignore

Example Sentences

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These days, pastel and fluorescent birds groom, preen and bicker in enclosures behind the home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Debuting in second place at $7.2 million was rom-com "Solo Mio" starring comedian Kevin James as a groom left at the altar in Italy, Exhibitor Relations reported.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

These close companions often spend much of their time together, groom each other or even form reproductive partnerships.

From Science Daily • Nov. 23, 2025

One of the challenges has been finding someone to groom Mal's coat.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

The bride and groom came into the field holding hands.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine