put to
phrasal verbput somebody to something  
- to cause somebody trouble, difficulty, etc.
- I hope we're not putting you to too much trouble.
 
 
put something to somebody 
- to offer a suggestion to somebody so that they can accept or reject it
- Your proposal will be put to the board of directors.
 
 - to ask somebody a question
- The audience is now invited to put questions to the speaker.