vest vs clothe

vest is a noun but clothe is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
vest	Yes	No	Yes	No
clothe	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, clothe is a hypernym of vest; that is, clothe is a word with a broader meaning than vest:

Other hypernyms of vest include apparel, dress, enclothe, fit out, garb, garment, habilitate, raiment, tog.

vest (noun)	clothe (noun)
a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

vest (verb)	clothe (verb)
clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes	provide with clothes or put clothes on
clothe oneself in ecclesiastical garments	cover as if with clothing
place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons	furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
become legally vested
provide with power and authority