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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of upkeep

Image: Tapo Tapo’s lock has a removable, rechargeable 10,000mAh battery that’s supposed to last a full year on a charge, which should make upkeep fairly low-effort. —Jacob Kastrenakes, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025

Beyond the monumental scale of the addition, the wing will also allow the museum to do some behind-the-scenes upkeep. —Alex Greenberger For Artnews, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024

After accounting for theater upkeep—electric bills, cleaning, rent, etc.—the margins are pretty poor. —Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024

Constructed with luxurious, marine-grade materials, the residence combines resilience with a refined aesthetic, without the burden of upkeep, according to a news release. —News Release, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024