contemplate vs consider

contemplate and consider both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
contemplate	No	No	Yes	No
consider	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, consider is a hyponym of contemplate; that is, consider is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than contemplate:

Other hyponyms of contemplate include premeditate, theologise, theologize, introspect, bethink, cogitate, question, wonder, puzzle, study.

As verbs, consider is a hypernym of contemplate; that is, consider is a word with a broader meaning than contemplate:

Other hypernyms of contemplate include deal, look at, take.

As verbs, consider is a hypernym of contemplate; that is, consider is a word with a broader meaning than contemplate:

Other hypernyms of contemplate include look at, view.

contemplate (verb)	consider (verb)
think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes	deem to be
reflect deeply on a subject	take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
consider as a possibility	regard or treat with consideration, respect, and esteem
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought	judge or regard; look upon; judge
	show consideration for; take into account
	think about carefully; weigh
	give careful consideration to
	look at attentively
	look at carefully; study mentally