Verbs with no preposition (discuss, marry, enter, lack)

Some English verbs are often used incorrectly with a preposition (like about, with, or to). In many languages, a preposition is required — but in English, these verbs take a direct object with no preposition.

1. Discuss (NOT “discuss about”)

Use discuss directly with the topic.

• We need to discuss the problem.
• They discussed the plan yesterday.
• ❌ discuss about the problem

2. Marry (NOT “marry with”)

Use marry directly with the person.

• She married him last year.
• They want to marry each other.
• ❌ marry with someone

Note: “get married to” is correct, but that’s a different structure.

• She got married to him.

3. Enter (NOT “enter to / into”)

Use enter directly with the place.

• He entered the room.
• She entered the building.
• ❌ enter into the room (unless used figuratively)

4. Lack (NOT “lack of” as a verb)

Use lack directly with the thing that is missing.

• The team lacks experience.
• He lacks confidence.
• ❌ lacks of experience

Note: “lack of” is correct when used as a noun:

• There is a lack of communication.

Key idea

• These verbs take a direct object.
• No preposition is needed after them.