groom (someone) as (something)
(redirected from groom him as)groom (someone) as (something)
To prepare or ready someone for a particular role or job. I heard that they're grooming Cara as the next CEO—is that true?
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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.
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