The spelling of the word "drave oneself" is incorrect, as it should be spelled "drove oneself." The correct pronunciation of the word is /drov wʌnˈsɛlf/, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The word "drove" is the past tense of the verb "drive," meaning to operate a vehicle or to propel oneself forward. When used with oneself as the object, it implies the act of self-motivation or self-propulsion towards a certain goal or destination.
The phrase "drave oneself" is derived from the Old English word "drāf", meaning to drive or impel. In Old English, the verb "drīfan" meant "to cause to move forward, to push or propel". Over time, the past tense form "drāf" evolved into "drave". However, "drave oneself" is not a commonly used phrase in contemporary English.