tend vs be given

tend and be given both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other synonyms of tend include incline, lean, run.

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