prove vs inform

prove and inform both are verbs.

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

As verbs, inform is a hypernym of prove; that is, inform is a word with a broader meaning than prove:

prove (verb)	inform (verb)
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment	give character or essence to
obtain probate of	impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof	act as an informer
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