appreciate vs acknowledge

appreciate and acknowledge both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
appreciate	No	No	Yes	No
acknowledge	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, acknowledge is a hypernym of appreciate; that is, acknowledge is a word with a broader meaning than appreciate:

Other hypernyms of appreciate include recognise, recognize.

appreciate (verb)	acknowledge (verb)
gain in value	accept as legally binding and valid
increase the value of	accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
be fully aware of; realize fully	declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for	express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
hold dear	report the receipt of
	express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with