What is "convinces"

Usage examples of "convinces".

I believe him more wealthy than you, although this casino almost convinces me that I am mistaken, but what does love care for riches?

Even when Saddam does consider a problem at length, his ignorance of the outside world, the poor intelligence and advice he receives, and his own determination to interpret geopolitical calculations to suit what he wants to believe anyway lead him to construct bizarre scenarios that he convinces himself are highly likely.