To clean and brush an animal, especially a horse or dog. She spent the afternoon grooming her horse before the competition.
To prepare or train someone for a particular purpose or activity. He was groomed for a leadership role within the company.
To make oneself neat and tidy in appearance. He groomed himself carefully before the interview.
To form a relationship with a child or young person with the intention of sexually exploiting them. The authorities are working to prevent adults from grooming minors online.