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upkeep
noun
verb
Maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good and working condition.
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noun
Maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good and working condition.
“I would enjoy having a swimming pool, but I don't want to deal with the upkeep.”
verb
To maintain (something) or keep it in good repair.
“Do you know how to upkeep a boat?”
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I would enjoy having a swimming pool, but I don't want to deal with the upkeep.
Do you know how to upkeep a boat?