Synonyms of safekeeping

safekeeping

noun

ˈsāf-ˈkē-piŋ 

as in custody

responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something

while she was away on business, the single mom entrusted her daughter into her in-laws' safekeeping

Synonyms & Similar Words

• custody
• care
• custodianship
• guardianship
• control
• trust
• management
• ward
• keeping
• supervision
• hand(s)
• superintendence
• governorship

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of safekeeping

Authorities took possession of the device for evidence and safekeeping. — Miami Herald, 3 June 2026

After Erceg marveled that Casarona would give him his personal coin, and it was handed to a Royals’ observer for safekeeping, Erceg beamed. — Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026

Most of the works were sold off by the French state during the 1950s, according to the Musée d’Orsay’s website, but 2,200 were held back for safekeeping by the country’s national museums. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 8 May 2026

Understanding, no government agency will ever ask you to turn over your money for safekeeping. — Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 7 Mar. 2026