In linguistics, a deponent verb is a verb that is active in meaning but takes its form from a different voice, most commonly the middle or passive. A deponent verb has no active forms.

How do you know if a verb is deponent?

When a Latin verb is passive in form, but has an active meaning, it is called a deponent verb.

Are there deponent verbs in English?

Deponent Verbs are not found in English because English employs a verb phrase to indicate the passive voice. The passive voice in English is formed with the verb “to be” plus the past participle of the verb.