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inform vs prove

prove vs inform

inform and prove both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inform No No Yes No
prove No No Yes No
As verbs, prove is a hyponym of inform; that is, prove is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than inform:
  • inform: impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
  • prove: provide evidence for
inform (verb) prove (verb)
give character or essence to establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to obtain probate of
act as an informer prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof
provide evidence for
take a trial impression of
cause to puff up with a leaven
increase in volume
put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
be shown or be found to be
Difference between inform and prove

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