extrapolate vs generalize

extrapolate and generalize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
extrapolate	No	No	Yes	No
generalize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, extrapolate and generalize are synonyms defined as:

extrapolate and generalize: draw from specific cases for more general cases

Other synonyms of extrapolate include generalise, infer.

extrapolate (verb)	generalize (verb)
estimate the value of something based on known values	become systemic and spread throughout the body
gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating	speak or write in generalities
draw from specific cases for more general cases	draw from specific cases for more general cases
	cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use