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groom
(redirected from grooming)

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groom someone as something
to prepare someone for a job or position. He was grooming his son as his successor. They groomed Charles as the next treasurer.

groom someone for something

to prepare someone for something; to prepare someone to be someone. The boss is grooming his son for the presidency of the company. They are grooming the vice president for the top position.


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