The quality in an argument, course of action, etc., of seeming attractive or plausible and thus carrying weight; spec. superficial plausibility…
intransitive. To make a distinguished appearance; to be conspicuous or notable. Also, to figure away, off: to ‘show off’. Cf. figure, n. 7.
to make history: to influence or guide the course of history; to do something spectacular or worthy of remembrance. Cf. history-maker n., history-m…