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 of upkeep in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To-do lists and planner upkeep are typically mundane, administrative chores, but TikTok star and entrepreneur Linda Tong has made a viral business out of making organizing fun through Linda Tong Planners. —Linh Ta, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024

That’s not to mention all the unnecessary aesthetic upkeep, like changing out the water of that bouquet. —Caitlin Penzeymoog, Vox, 4 Sep. 2024

While still operational, the older water systems require the most upkeep and refilling. —Trilce Estrada Olvera, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2024

Faulkner, a reserved mathematician who founded Epic in a basement in 1979, told the crowd that the surrounding buildings and their upkeep account for 8% of the company’s total expenses. —Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2024