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

State of play: In addition to the name change, the nonprofit has launched a $1 million fundraising campaign to help with operational costs like upkeep of its century-plus old building, staff and expanding family programming. —Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025

The Center is supported by federal annual appropriations for the upkeep and maintenance of the building as a federal memorial, or approximately 16% of the total operating budget. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025

All the changes and upkeep have been worth investing time in. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025

So, part of the TVS thing is to provide expertise and training in tennis court and facility design, management and upkeep as well. —Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025