grow vs prove

grow and prove both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
grow	No	No	Yes	No
prove	No	No	Yes	No

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

grow (verb)	prove (verb)
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)	establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain	obtain probate of
cause to grow or develop	prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof
increase in size by natural process	provide evidence for
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become	take a trial impression of
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation	cause to puff up with a leaven
grow emotionally or mature	increase in volume
become attached by or as if by the process of growth	put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques	be shown or be found to be
come into existence; take on form or shape