Groom

Grooming is the process of preparing someone or something for a specific purpose or event. It often involves caring for or maintaining appearance, such as brushing hair or bathing, to ensure someone looks their best. In a broader context, grooming can also refer to building trust or relationships with someone over time, sometimes to influence or manipulate. While casual grooming is positive, in some contexts like online safety, grooming can describe malicious attempts to gain trust for harmful intentions. Understanding the context helps distinguish between normal personal care and more concerning forms of grooming.