present vs acquaint

present is a noun but acquaint is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
present	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
acquaint	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, present and acquaint are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of present include introduce.

As verbs, acquaint is a hypernym of present; that is, acquaint is a word with a broader meaning than present:

Other hypernyms of present include introduce, present.

present (noun)	acquaint (noun)
a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
something presented as a gift
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

present (adjective)	acquaint (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place

present (verb)	acquaint (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind	cause to come to know personally
cause to come to know personally	make familiar or conversant with
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)	inform
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
perform (a play), especially on a stage
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
give as a present; make a gift of
hand over formally
give, especially as an honor or reward
offer for others to consider