describe vs set forth

describe

verb
  • To represent in words. 

  • To give rise to a geometrical structure. 

  • To introduce a new taxon to science by explaining its characteristics and particularly how it differs from other taxa. 

  • To represent by drawing; to draw a plan of; to delineate; to trace or mark out. 

set forth

verb
  • To state; describe; give an account of. 

  • To present for consideration; to propose. 

  • To begin a journey or expedition. 

  • To start. 

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