What does the cryptic crossword clue "Host is primarily sympathetic and friendly (5)" mean?

The definition is "Host". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. S (first letter of "sympathetic") + WARM (synonym of "friendly") [first letter: "primarily"]; definition: "Host" The answer is SWARM.

Host is primarily sympathetic and friendly (5)

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