Question

Word Bank . It is important to____ neighborhood businesses in order to help the local economy grow. A. congenital B. orthopedics C. vestment D. automaton E. amity F. autonomy G. autopsy H. pedagogue I. inimical J. virile K. coveted L. genealogical M. mellifluous N. pathos O. philanthropy P. colluded Q. imbibed R. patronize S. concocted T. avuncular

Answer 1

It is important to " patronize " neighborhood businesses in order to help the local economy grow.
Patronize means to act as a patron to; support or sponsor
So option R is correct

Answer 2

It is important to patronize neighborhood businesses in order to help the local economy grow.

Patronize - frequent (a store, theater, restaurant, or other establishment) as a customer.

The correct answer between all the choices given is letter R. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query and it will be able to help you in your endeavor, and if you would like, feel free to ask another question.