It's my round - getting shot of whisky, finally inspiring ... (7)

I believe the answer is:

imbuing

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'inspiring' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are present participle verbs, I cannot see how one could define the other.

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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