Grooming vs. Attire

Grooming vs. Attire — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Grooming and Attire

Groomingnoun

Care for one's personal appearance, hygiene, and clothing.

Attirenoun

(clothing) One's dress; what one wears; one's clothes.

He was wearing his formal attire.

Groomingnoun

(biology) The practice of primates picking through the hair of others, looking for insects etc.

Attirenoun

(heraldry) The single horn of a deer or stag.

Groomingnoun

The act of teaching someone, often for advancement at work.

Attireverb

(transitive) To clothe or adorn.

We will attire him in fine clothing so he can make a good impression.He stood there, attired in his best clothes, waiting for applause.
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Groomingnoun

Caring for horses or other animals by brushing and cleaning them.

Attirenoun

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion;

formal attirebattle dress

Groomingnoun

The act of attempting to gain the trust of a minor with the intention of having a sexual relationship with him or her.

Attireverb

put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive;

She never dresses up, even when she goes to the operaThe young girls were all fancied up for the party

Groomingnoun

activity leading to skilled behavior

Groomingnoun

the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes

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