paginate vs foliate

paginate is not an adjective while foliate is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
paginate	No	No	Yes	No
foliate	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, paginate and foliate are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of paginate include page.

paginate (adjective)	foliate (adjective)
	ornamented with foliage or foils
	(often used as a combining form) having or resembling a leaf or having a specified kind or number of leaves
	(especially of metamorphic rock) having thin leaflike layers or strata

paginate (verb)	foliate (verb)
number the pages of a book or manuscript	grow leaves
	number the pages of a book or manuscript
	coat or back with metal foil
	hammer into thin flat foils
	decorate with leaves