Difference between Ponders and Contemplate

PONDERS vs CONTEMPLATE: NOUN

To consider as a possibility.
To think about something in a concentrated manner or for an extended period of time. To think deeply about something; to ponder or consider.
Reflect deeply on a subject
Think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
Consider as a possibility
Look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

To consider or have in view, as contingent or probable; to look forward to; to purpose; to intend.
To look at on all sides or in all its bearings; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study.

To view, look at, or observe with continued attention.
To consider with continued attention; reflect upon; ponder; study; meditate on.
To consider or have in view, as a future act or event; intend.
To regard; consider.
Synonyms To consider, meditate upon, muse upon, reflect upon, ponder; dwell upon, think about. To design, plan, purpose.
To think studiously; study; muse; meditate; consider deliberately.
Observe deep in thought
Look at thoughtfully

Considering, Muses, Mulling, Considers, Mulls, Think over, Mull over, Chew over, Reflect, Muse, Meditate, Speculate, Ruminate, Mull, Contemplate

Envision, Envisage, Imagine, Consider, Think over, Chew over, Mull over, Study, Muse, Reflect, Meditate, Speculate, Ruminate, Mull, Ponder

Discusses, Rethinks, Studying, Examine, Muses, Mulling, Think over, Chew over, Reflect, Muse, Meditate, Speculate, Ruminate, Mull, Contemplate

Explore, Foresee, Envisage, Imagine, Consider, Think over, Chew over, Study, Muse, Reflect, Meditate, Speculate, Ruminate, Mull, Ponder

Instead, take the time to contemplate your answer.
Legislature seriously would contemplate adopting such a system.
Italian legal system does not contemplate this composition.
September, refused to contemplate the possibility of withdrawal.
This case does not contemplate child pornography, period.
Americans could hardly contemplate this level of sacrifice.
Crosby, however, seldom bothers to contemplate his future.
Howard steadfastly refused to contemplate an official apology.
Always contemplate on the fundamental principle of life.
If you contemplate at ease, you are a Bodhisattva; if you do not contemplate at ease, you are an ordinary person.