Performer, one who may draw applause at the end (7)
I believe the answer is:
artiste
'performer' is the definition.
(an artiste is a performer or entertainer)
'one who may draw applause at the end' is the wordplay.
'one who may draw' becomes 'artist' (an artist might draw pictures).
'at the end' suggests the final letters.
The last letter of 'applause' is 'e'.
'artist'+'e'='ARTISTE'
(Other definitions for artiste that I've seen before include "Theatre performer" , "'Public performer, dancer or singer (7)'" , "Professional performer" , "Player" , "nightclub entertainer?" .)