approbas

Approbas is a Latin verb form, specifically the second person singular present indicative active of the verb approbare, meaning you approve. The base verb approbare belongs to the first conjugation and means to approve, endorse, or authorize. Approbas is used when addressing a single person in the present tense, signaling that the action of approving is being performed by the subject.

In full present indicative, the paradigm for approbare is: approbo, approbas, approbat, approbamus, approbatis, approbant. This form is typically found in classical Latin texts as part of sentences asserting consent, endorsement, or permission. The context can range from political or legal approval to rhetorical or administrative endorsement.

Usage and nuance: approbare and its forms, including approbas, appear in legal documents, debates, and literary works to indicate consent or affirmation. The word can convey formal approval or permission granted by an authority, sometimes in contrast to objection or rejection.

Related terms and derivatives: the noun approbatio or approbation in English derives from the same root, reflecting the concept of approval or endorsement. Other related forms in the same verb family include imperfect and perfect tenses, such as approabās (you were approving) and approbavistī (you approved), which show the broader tense system of the verb.

See also: approbo, approbatio, approbation.