observe vs peek

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). 

peek

verb
  • To look slyly, or with the eyes half closed, or through a crevice; to peep. 

  • To be only slightly, partially visible, as if peering out from a hiding place. 

noun
  • A quick glance or look. 

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