training

(noun) activity leading to skilled behavior. Synonyms: preparation, grooming.

(noun) the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior). Synonyms: education, breeding. Example: "A woman of breeding and refinement."

(verb) create by training and teaching. Synonyms: train, develop, prepare, educate. Examples: "The old master is training world-class violinists." "We develop the leaders for the future."

(verb) undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession. Synonyms: train, prepare. Examples: "She is training to be a teacher." "He trained as a legal aid."

(verb) develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control. Synonyms: discipline, train, check, condition. Examples: "Parents must discipline their children." "Is this dog trained?."

(verb) educate for a future role or function. Synonyms: prepare, groom, train. Examples: "He is grooming his son to become his successor." "The prince was prepared to become king one day." "They trained him to be a warrior."

(verb) teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment. Synonyms: educate, school, train, cultivate, civilize, civilise. Examples: "Cultivate your musical taste." "Train your tastebuds." "She is well schooled in poetry."

(verb) point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards. Synonyms: aim, take, train, take aim, direct. Examples: "Please don't aim at your little brother!." "He trained his gun on the burglar." "Don't train your camera on the women." "Take a swipe at one's opponent."

(verb) teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports. Synonyms: coach, train. Examples: "He is training our olympic team." "She is coaching the crew."

(verb) exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition. Synonyms: train. Example: "She is training for the olympics."

(verb) cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it. Synonyms: train. Example: "Train the vine."

(verb) travel by rail or train. Synonyms: train, rail. Examples: "They railed from rome to venice." "She trained to hamburg."

(verb) drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground. Synonyms: trail, train. Examples: "The toddler was trailing his pants." "She trained her long scarf behind her."