Intent-resolution using a phrase index may include obtaining data expressing a usage intent, the data expressing the usage intent including an unresolved data portion, identifying a phrase fragment based on the data expressing the usage intent and a defined phrase pattern, the phrase fragment including the unresolved data portion, identifying, by a processor, an indexed phrase as a candidate phrase by searching a phrase index based on the phrase fragment, wherein the candidate phrase at least partially matches the phrase fragment in accordance with the defined phrase pattern, and outputting the candidate phrase for presentation to a user as a candidate for resolving the unresolved portion.