inauguration vs inaugurate

inauguration is a noun but inaugurate is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
inauguration	Yes	No	No	No
inaugurate	No	No	Yes	No

inauguration (noun)	inaugurate (noun)
the ceremonial induction into a position
the act of starting a new operation or practice

inauguration (verb)	inaugurate (verb)
	be a precursor of
	commence officially
	open ceremoniously or dedicate formally