observe vs refrain

observe

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

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

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

  • To comment on something; to make an observation. 

refrain

verb
  • To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain. 

  • To abstain from (food or drink). 

noun
  • The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza. 

  • A much repeated comment, complaint, or saying. 

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