Synonyms of upkeep

upkeep

noun

ˈəp-ˌkēp 

as in maintenance

the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition

the upkeep of the old place was costing a fortune

Synonyms & Similar Words

• maintenance
• preservation
• preserving
• conservation
• keep
• conserving
• sustentation
• care and feeding
• support
• conservancy
• sustaining
• protection
• guardianship
• custody
• defense
• safekeeping
• guarding
• safeguarding
• care

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• neglect
• negligence
• disregard
• ignoring
• damage
• destruction
• injury
• inattention
• harm
• demolition
• dereliction
• ruin
• hurt
• ruination

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of upkeep

While there is no evidence that poor upkeep played a role in the crash, experts say that the plane’s repair history, which includes work performed by maintenance firms in other countries, will be an important part of the crash investigation, as is typically the case. —Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025

The family has lived in the house for just over a year now, and says the biggest adjustment has been getting used to all the expenses that come with owning instead of renting, like paying for water, remembering to take out the garbage, and overall upkeep. —Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2024

But most public health endeavors require continual investment and upkeep. —Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025

Local governments collect property taxes to fund public services such as schools, road upkeep and public safety. —Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025