consolidation vs consolidate

consolidation is a noun but consolidate is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
consolidation	Yes	No	No	No
consolidate	No	No	Yes	No

consolidation (noun)	consolidate (noun)
the act of combining into an integral whole
combining into a solid mass
something that has consolidated into a compact mass

consolidation (verb)	consolidate (verb)
	unite into one
	bring together into a single whole or system
	make firm or secure; strengthen
	make or form into a solid or hardened mass
	form into a solid mass or whole