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upkeep

(ʌpkiːp)
1. uncountable noun [usually with poss]
The upkeep of a building or place is the work of keeping it in good condition.
The money will be used for the estate's upkeep.
The maintenance department is responsible for the general upkeep of the park. [+ of]
Synonyms: maintenance, running, keep, subsistence More Synonyms of upkeep
2. uncountable noun [usually with poss]
The upkeep of a group of people or services is the process of providing them with the things that they need.
He offered to pay £100 a month towards his son's upkeep.
...subsidies for the upkeep of kindergartens and orphanages.
Synonyms: running costs, expenses, overheads, expenditure More Synonyms of upkeep

upkeep in British English

(ˈʌpˌkiːp)
noun
1. 
the act or process of keeping something in good repair, esp over a long period; maintenance
2. 
the cost of maintenance

upkeep in American English

(ˈʌpˌkip)
noun
1. 
the act of keeping up buildings, equipment, etc.; maintenance
2. 
the cost of this
3. 
state of repair

Examples of 'upkeep' in a sentence
upkeep

It's a real struggle to meet the upkeep costs.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are also concerns about the upkeep of its buildings.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
She could no longer afford the upkeep or easily climb the stairs.
Louise Carpenter AN UNLIKELY COUNTESS: Lily Budge and the 13th Earl of Galloway (2004)
Money raised through the adoption scheme goes towards the general care and upkeep of the animals.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The upkeep and costs involved in maintaining a large rural property were also high.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Leading considerations include the upkeep of buildings.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
One reason could be the cost of upkeep.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Homeowners might like to consider funding the restoration and upkeep of these buildings which help to enhance their wealth.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Those running the classes would have to track attendance and pay the council a fee for the upkeep of the park used.
The Sun (2014)
They don't want a large formal garden or something that requires daily upkeep.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The upkeep costs alone would be well over 100,000 a year.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Too big, and some purchasers can be put off by the time involvement or the cost of upkeep.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The repairs were carried out and the balance placed in investment bonds until needed for the building 's future upkeep.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The costs for the upkeep of the gardens shared with the other nine owners in the house are 120 per month.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
DOWNSIDE The landscaped grounds will need regular upkeep.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
DOWNSIDE The pools and the garden will require some upkeep.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
DOWNSIDE The lawns and gardens will require regular upkeep.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He did not come into this inheritance until he was twenty-five - by which time he could not afford its upkeep.
The Times Literary Supplement (2010)
This fund invests in a portfolio of commercial properties across the UK without you having to pay for any of the upkeep or repairs.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Downside There is a lot of planting and foliage in the grounds that will require upkeep, and some rooms need refreshing.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
If you like the idea of hardwood flooring in the bathroom, but worry it would need too much upkeep, consider ceramic tiles.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
DOWNSIDE The 2.5 acre gardens and grounds will need regular upkeep.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
After all, we pay for our parks' upkeep through taxes and should be able to use them no matter what the time of year.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
But royal sources say the advertised role will cover general upkeep of the Grade I listed building rather than major renovations.
The Sun (2015)

In other languages
upkeep

British English: upkeep NOUN
The upkeep of a building or place is the work of keeping it in good condition.
The money will be used for the upkeep of the park.
  • American English: upkeep
  • Brazilian Portuguese: manutenção
  • Chinese: 维护
  • European Spanish: mantenimiento
  • French: entretien
  • German: Instandhaltung
  • Italian: manutenzione
  • Japanese: 維持
  • Korean: 보존
  • European Portuguese: manutenção
  • Latin American Spanish: mantenimiento

Chinese translation of 'upkeep'

upkeep

(ˈʌpkiːp)

n (u)

  1. [of building, place] 维(維)护(護) (wéihù)
  2. [of person, service] 供养(養) (gōngyǎng)
1 (noun) 
Definition
the act or process of keeping something in good repair
The money will be used for the estate's upkeep.
Synonyms
maintenance
His parents paid his maintenance while he was at university.
running
the smooth running of the machine
keep
I need to give my parents money for my keep.
subsistence
Up to £350,000 has been spent on travel and subsistence.
support
You are entitled to send child support.
repair
conservation
Attention must be paid to the conservation of the environment.
preservation
the preservation of buildings of historic interest
sustenance
everything that is necessary for the sustenance of the offspring
2 (noun) 
Definition
the cost of maintenance
subsidies for the upkeep of kindergartens and orphanages
Synonyms
running costs
expenses
overheads
expenditure
The government should reduce their expenditure on defence.
outlay
Once the initial outlay has been made they are reasonably cheap to operate.
operating costs
oncosts (British)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of conservation
Definition
protection and careful management of the environment and natural resources
Attention must be paid to the conservation of the environment.
Synonyms
preservation,
saving,
protection,
maintenance,
custody,
safeguarding,
upkeep,
guardianship,
safekeeping
in the sense of expenditure
Definition
something expended, esp. money
The government should reduce their expenditure on defence.
Synonyms
spending,
payment,
expense,
outgoings,
cost,
charge,
outlay,
disbursement
in the sense of keep
Definition
the cost of food and other everyday expense
I need to give my parents money for my keep.
Synonyms
board,
food,
maintenance,
upkeep,
means,
living,
support,
nurture,
livelihood,
subsistence,
kai (New Zealand, informal),
nourishment,
sustenance

Nearby words of
upkeep

  • upheaval
  • uphill
  • uphold
  • upkeep
  • uplift
  • uplifted
  • uplifting

Synonyms of 'upkeep'

upkeep

Explore 'upkeep' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of outlay
Definition
the money, effort, or time spent on something
Once the initial outlay has been made they are reasonably cheap to operate.
Synonyms
expenditure,
cost,
spending,
charge,
investment,
payment,
expense(s),
outgoings,
disbursement
in the sense of preservation
the preservation of buildings of historic interest
Synonyms
protection,
safety,
maintenance,
conservation,
salvation,
safeguarding,
safekeeping
in the sense of running
Definition
the operation or maintenance of a machine
the smooth running of the machine
Synonyms
working,
performance,
operation,
functioning,
maintenance
in the sense of subsistence
Up to £350,000 has been spent on travel and subsistence.
Synonyms
living,
maintenance,
upkeep,
keep,
support,
board,
existence,
survival,
livelihood,
board and lodging
in the sense of support
Definition
the means of providing the necessities of life for a family or person
You are entitled to send child support.
Synonyms
upkeep,
maintenance,
keep,
livelihood,
subsistence,
sustenance
in the sense of sustenance
Definition
means of maintaining health or life
everything that is necessary for the sustenance of the offspring
Synonyms
support,
maintenance,
livelihood,
subsistence
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