What does the cryptic crossword clue "Was host of children overheard following me around? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Was host". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). homophone of SEED (children) after ME reversed The answer is EMCEED.

Was host of children overheard following me around? (6)

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