be given vs tend

be given and tend both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
be given	No	No	Yes	No
tend	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, be given and tend are synonyms defined as:

be given and tend: have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

Other synonyms of be given include incline, lean, run.

be given (verb)	tend (verb)
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined	have care of or look after
	manage or run
	have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined