UPKEEP

upkeep

Noun

  1. maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good repair
    I would enjoy having a swimming pool, but I don't want to deal with the upkeep.

Verb

  1. to maintain (something) or keep it in good repair
    Do you know how to upkeep a boat?


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