embody vs represent

embody

verb
  • To represent in a physical or concrete form; to incarnate or personify. 

  • To unite in a body or mass. 

  • To represent in some other form, such as a code of laws. 

  • To comprise or include as part of a cohesive whole; to be made up of. 

  • The US Constitution aimed to embody the ideals of diverse groups of people, from Puritans to Deists. 

represent

verb
  • To constitute, to make up, to be an example of. 

  • To form or image again in consciousness, as an object of cognition or apprehension (something presentative, which was originally apprehended by direct presentation). 

  • To portray visually; to delineate 

  • To act as a representative of (a country, state, district etc.) 

  • To participate as a team member 

  • To present again, for instance for medical attention. 

  • To constitute a good example or symbol of a group of people; to acquit oneself well. 

  • To portray by mimicry or acting; to act the part or character of 

  • To serve as a sign or symbol of 

  • To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of 

  • To bring a certain sensation of into the mind; to cause to be known, felt, or apprehended; to present. 

  • To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify. 

  • To portray to another using language; to show; to give one's own impressions and judgement of 

  • To give an account of; to describe. 

How often have the words embody and represent occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )