grasp vs make out

grasp

verb
  • To understand. 

  • To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance. 

  • To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand. 

noun
  • Understanding. 

  • That which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability. 

  • Grip. 

make out

verb
  • To discern; to manage to see, hear etc. 

  • To manage, get along; to do (well, badly etc.). 

  • To draw up (a document etc.), to designate (a cheque) to a given recipient, payee. 

  • To represent; to make (something) appear to be true. 

  • To embrace and kiss passionately. 

  • To engage in heavy petting or sexual intercourse. 

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