contemplate vs wonder

contemplate is not a noun while wonder is a noun.

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

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

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

contemplate (noun)	wonder (noun)
	a state in which you want to learn more about something
	something that causes feelings of wonder
	the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

contemplate (verb)	wonder (verb)
think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes	have a wish or desire to know something
reflect deeply on a subject	place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
consider as a possibility	be amazed at
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought