Build on and Capitalize on

Build on verb - Be based on; of theories and claims, for example.

Capitalize on and build on are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Capitalize on" with "Build on", this phrasal verbs are similar.

Capitalize on verb - To take unfair advantage of.

Build on and capitalize on are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Build on" instead a verb "Capitalize on".