# groomed

Pronunciation: say "GROOMD" /ɡɹuːmd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of groom. — simple past and past participle of groom
   - Simple: Past tense and past participle of groom. Use it when the action is already done.
   - _The founder groomed his daughter for years to take over the company._
   - _By noon the stable hands had groomed every horse in the barn._

## Adjective

2. Having a neat, clean appearance and being well cared for.
   - Simple: Looking neat and clean, and well taken care of.
   - _The candidate's groomed appearance stood out next to his rumpled opponent._
   - _The neighbors keep their yard so groomed that not a leaf ever lies on the grass._

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