observe vs oppose

observe

verb
  • To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail. 

  • To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence); to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning). 

  • To comment on something; to make an observation. 

  • To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion). 

oppose

verb
  • To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit. 

  • To object to. 

  • To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against. 

  • To present or set up in opposition; to pose. 

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